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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.56, 246.84 and 92.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.56, 246.84 and 92.36 is: 138.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.56 : 246.84 = 92.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.56/246.84 = 92.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.56x = 246.84 × 92.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.56x = 22,798.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,798.14/164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.54

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