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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.66, 246.78 and 91.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.66, 246.78 and 91.52 is: 137.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.66 : 246.78 = 91.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.66/246.78 = 91.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.66x = 246.78 × 91.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.66x = 22,586.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,586.15/164.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.17

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