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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.69, 246.72 and 87.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.69, 246.72 and 87.54 is: 131.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.69 : 246.72 = 87.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.69/246.72 = 87.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.69x = 246.72 × 87.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.69x = 21,597.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,597.27/164.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.14

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