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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.90, 246.03 and 109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.90, 246.03 and 109.90 is: 164.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.90 : 246.03 = 109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.90/246.03 = 109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.90x = 246.03 × 109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.90x = 27,038.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,038.70/163.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.97

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