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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.68, 246.64 and 96.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.68, 246.64 and 96.24 is: 144.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.68 : 246.64 = 96.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.68/246.64 = 96.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.68x = 246.64 × 96.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.68x = 23,736.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,736.63/164.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.14

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