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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.44, 246.54 and 95.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.44, 246.54 and 95.80 is: 143.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.44 : 246.54 = 95.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.44/246.54 = 95.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.44x = 246.54 × 95.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.44x = 23,618.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,618.53/164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.63

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