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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.45, 246.49 and 87.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.45, 246.49 and 87.46 is: 131.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.45 : 246.49 = 87.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.45/246.49 = 87.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.45x = 246.49 × 87.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.45x = 21,558.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,558.02/164.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.09

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