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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.56, 246.82 and 95.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.56, 246.82 and 95.86 is: 143.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.56 : 246.82 = 95.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.56/246.82 = 95.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.56x = 246.82 × 95.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.56x = 23,660.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,660.17/164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.78

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