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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164, 246.02 and 163.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164, 246.02 and 163.41 is: 245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 246.02 = 163.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/246.02 = 163.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 246.02 × 163.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 40,202.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,202.13/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.13

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