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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.82, 246.71 and 87.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.82, 246.71 and 87.68 is: 131.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.82 : 246.71 = 87.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.82/246.71 = 87.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.82x = 246.71 × 87.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.82x = 21,631.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,631.53/164.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.24

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