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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.10, 246.18 and 95.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.10, 246.18 and 95.61 is: 143.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.10 : 246.18 = 95.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.10/246.18 = 95.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.10x = 246.18 × 95.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.10x = 23,537.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,537.27/164.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.43

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