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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.40, 246.63 and 95.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.40, 246.63 and 95.81 is: 143.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.40 : 246.63 = 95.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.40/246.63 = 95.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.40x = 246.63 × 95.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.40x = 23,628.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,628.39/164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.72

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