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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.24, 246.52 and 87.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.24, 246.52 and 87.18 is: 130.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.24 : 246.52 = 87.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.24/246.52 = 87.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.24x = 246.52 × 87.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.24x = 21,491.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,491.40/164.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.86

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