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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.36, 246.49 and 94.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.36, 246.49 and 94.97 is: 142.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.36 : 246.49 = 94.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.36/246.49 = 94.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.36x = 246.49 × 94.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.36x = 23,407.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,407.69/164.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.42

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