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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.40, 246.29 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.40, 246.29 and 92.04 is: 137.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.40 : 246.29 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.40/246.29 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.40x = 246.29 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.40x = 22,668.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,668.07/164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.88

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