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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.60, 246.95 and 92.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.60, 246.95 and 92.51 is: 138.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.60 : 246.95 = 92.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.60/246.95 = 92.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.60x = 246.95 × 92.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.60x = 22,845.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,845.34/164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.79

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