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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.57, 246.96 and 96.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.57, 246.96 and 96.23 is: 144.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.57 : 246.96 = 96.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.57/246.96 = 96.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.57x = 246.96 × 96.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.57x = 23,764.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,764.96/164.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.41

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