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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.02, 246.39 and 95.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.02, 246.39 and 95.71 is: 143.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.02 : 246.39 = 95.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.02/246.39 = 95.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.02x = 246.39 × 95.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.02x = 23,581.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,581.99/164.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.78

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