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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.33, 246.56 and 87.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.33, 246.56 and 87.33 is: 131.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.33 : 246.56 = 87.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.33/246.56 = 87.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.33x = 246.56 × 87.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.33x = 21,531.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,531.68/164.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.03

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