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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.57, 246.78 and 87.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.57, 246.78 and 87.48 is: 131.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.57 : 246.78 = 87.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.57/246.78 = 87.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.57x = 246.78 × 87.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.57x = 21,588.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,588.31/164.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.18

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