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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.51, 246.66 and 87.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.51, 246.66 and 87.39 is: 131.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.51 : 246.66 = 87.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.51/246.66 = 87.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.51x = 246.66 × 87.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.51x = 21,555.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,555.29/164.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.03

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