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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.66, 246.90 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.66, 246.90 and 87.44 is: 131.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.66 : 246.90 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.66/246.90 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.66x = 246.90 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.66x = 21,587.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,587.70/164.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.11

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