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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.53, 246.73 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.53, 246.73 and 96.09 is: 144.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.53 : 246.73 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.53/246.73 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.53x = 246.73 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.53x = 23,708.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,708.29/164.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.10

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