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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.53, 246.47 and 92.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.53, 246.47 and 92.17 is: 138.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.53 : 246.47 = 92.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.53/246.47 = 92.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.53x = 246.47 × 92.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.53x = 22,715.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,715.91/164.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.07

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