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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.34, 246.64 and 95.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.34, 246.64 and 95.86 is: 143.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.34 : 246.64 = 95.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.34/246.64 = 95.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.34x = 246.64 × 95.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.34x = 23,642.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,642.91/164.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.87

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