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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.01, 246.06 and 115.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.01, 246.06 and 115.31 is: 172.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.01 : 246.06 = 115.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.01/246.06 = 115.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.01x = 246.06 × 115.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.01x = 28,371.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,371.95/164.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.99

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