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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164, 245.98 and 42.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164, 245.98 and 42.25 is: 63.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 245.98 = 42.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/245.98 = 42.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 245.98 × 42.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 10,392.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,392.66/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.37

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