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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.19, 245.97 and 87.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.19, 245.97 and 87.04 is: 130.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.19 : 245.97 = 87.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.19/245.97 = 87.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.19x = 245.97 × 87.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.19x = 21,409.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,409.23/164.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.39

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