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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.28, 246.40 and 95.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.28, 246.40 and 95.94 is: 143.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.28 : 246.40 = 95.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.28/246.40 = 95.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.28x = 246.40 × 95.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.28x = 23,639.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,639.62/164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.90

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