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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.79, 246.96 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.79, 246.96 and 92.61 is: 138.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.79 : 246.96 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.79/246.96 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.79x = 246.96 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.79x = 22,870.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,870.97/164.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.79

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