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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.66, 246.46 and 87.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.66, 246.46 and 87.51 is: 130.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.66 : 246.46 = 87.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.66/246.46 = 87.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.66x = 246.46 × 87.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.66x = 21,567.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,567.71/164.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.98

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