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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.60, 246.72 and 96.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.60, 246.72 and 96.25 is: 144.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.60 : 246.72 = 96.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.60/246.72 = 96.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.60x = 246.72 × 96.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.60x = 23,746.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,746.80/164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.27

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