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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.06, 246 and 71.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.06, 246 and 71.47 is: 107.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.06 : 246 = 71.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.06/246 = 71.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.06x = 246 × 71.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.06x = 17,581.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,581.62/164.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.17

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