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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.65, 246.83 and 87.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.65, 246.83 and 87.67 is: 131.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.65 : 246.83 = 87.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.65/246.83 = 87.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.65x = 246.83 × 87.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.65x = 21,638.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,638.70/164.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.42

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