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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.87, 246.83 and 96.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.87, 246.83 and 96.19 is: 144.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.87 : 246.83 = 96.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.87/246.83 = 96.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.87x = 246.83 × 96.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.87x = 23,741.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,741.34/164.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.00

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