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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.02, 246.09 and 87.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.02, 246.09 and 87.03 is: 130.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.02 : 246.09 = 87.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.02/246.09 = 87.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.02x = 246.09 × 87.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.02x = 21,417.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,417.21/164.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.58

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