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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.38, 246.66 and 95.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.38, 246.66 and 95.86 is: 143.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.38 : 246.66 = 95.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.38/246.66 = 95.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.38x = 246.66 × 95.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.38x = 23,644.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,644.83/164.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.84

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