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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.01, 246.08 and 106.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.01, 246.08 and 106.21 is: 159.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.01 : 246.08 = 106.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.01/246.08 = 106.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.01x = 246.08 × 106.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.01x = 26,136.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,136.16/164.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.36

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