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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.72, 246.85 and 96.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.72, 246.85 and 96.15 is: 144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.72 : 246.85 = 96.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.72/246.85 = 96.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.72x = 246.85 × 96.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.72x = 23,734.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,734.63/164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.09

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