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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.78, 246.71 and 87.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.78, 246.71 and 87.57 is: 131.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.78 : 246.71 = 87.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.78/246.71 = 87.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.78x = 246.71 × 87.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.78x = 21,604.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,604.39/164.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.11

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