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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.70, 246.96 and 87.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.70, 246.96 and 87.75 is: 131.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.70 : 246.96 = 87.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.70/246.96 = 87.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.70x = 246.96 × 87.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.70x = 21,670.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,670.74/164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.58

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