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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.90, 247.34 and 92.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.90, 247.34 and 92.24 is: 138.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.90 : 247.34 = 92.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.90/247.34 = 92.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.90x = 247.34 × 92.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.90x = 22,814.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,814.27/164.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.35

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