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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.06, 246.03 and 81.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.06, 246.03 and 81.73 is: 122.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.06 : 246.03 = 81.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.06/246.03 = 81.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.06x = 246.03 × 81.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.06x = 20,108.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,108.03/164.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.57

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