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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.48, 246.82 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.48, 246.82 and 96.14 is: 144.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.48 : 246.82 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.48/246.82 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.48x = 246.82 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.48x = 23,728.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,728.04/164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.26

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