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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.90, 247.03 and 92.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.90, 247.03 and 92.54 is: 138.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.90 : 247.03 = 92.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.90/247.03 = 92.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.90x = 247.03 × 92.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.90x = 22,860.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,860.16/164.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.63

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