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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.28, 246.53 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.28, 246.53 and 95.72 is: 143.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.28 : 246.53 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.28/246.53 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.28x = 246.53 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.28x = 23,596.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,596.86/164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.64

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