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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.27, 246.24 and 91.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.27, 246.24 and 91.98 is: 137.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.27 : 246.24 = 91.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.27/246.24 = 91.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.27x = 246.24 × 91.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.27x = 22,649.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,649.16/164.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.88

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