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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.40, 246.64 and 92.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.40, 246.64 and 92.30 is: 138.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.40 : 246.64 = 92.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.40/246.64 = 92.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.40x = 246.64 × 92.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.40x = 22,764.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,764.87/164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.47

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