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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.42, 246.59 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.42, 246.59 and 95.88 is: 143.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.42 : 246.59 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.42/246.59 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.42x = 246.59 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.42x = 23,642.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,642.57/164.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.80

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