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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.13, 246.34 and 95.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.13, 246.34 and 95.56 is: 143.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.13 : 246.34 = 95.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.13/246.34 = 95.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.13x = 246.34 × 95.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.13x = 23,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,540.25/164.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.42

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