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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.68, 247.03 and 92.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.68, 247.03 and 92.59 is: 138.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.68 : 247.03 = 92.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.68/247.03 = 92.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.68x = 247.03 × 92.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.68x = 22,871.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,871.66/164.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.89

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