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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.34, 246.78 and 92.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.34, 246.78 and 92.25 is: 138.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.34 : 246.78 = 92.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.34/246.78 = 92.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.34x = 246.78 × 92.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.34x = 22,765.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,765.46/164.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.53

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