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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.65, 246.58 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.65, 246.58 and 95.96 is: 143.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.65 : 246.58 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.65/246.58 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.65x = 246.58 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.65x = 23,661.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,661.82/164.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.71

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