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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.38, 246.58 and 87.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.38, 246.58 and 87.24 is: 130.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.38 : 246.58 = 87.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.38/246.58 = 87.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.38x = 246.58 × 87.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.38x = 21,511.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,511.64/164.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.87

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