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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.64, 246.77 and 87.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.64, 246.77 and 87.50 is: 131.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.64 : 246.77 = 87.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.64/246.77 = 87.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.64x = 246.77 × 87.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.64x = 21,592.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,592.38/164.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.15

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