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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.52, 246.72 and 92.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.52, 246.72 and 92.40 is: 138.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.52 : 246.72 = 92.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.52/246.72 = 92.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.52x = 246.72 × 92.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.52x = 22,796.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,796.93/164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.57

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