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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.50, 246.75 and 92.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.50, 246.75 and 92.37 is: 138.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.50 : 246.75 = 92.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.50/246.75 = 92.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.50x = 246.75 × 92.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.50x = 22,791.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,791.06/164.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.55

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