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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.34, 246.56 and 92.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.34, 246.56 and 92.26 is: 138.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.34 : 246.56 = 92.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.34/246.56 = 92.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.34x = 246.56 × 92.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.34x = 22,747.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,747.63/164.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.42

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