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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.08, 246.15 and 106.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.08, 246.15 and 106.36 is: 159.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.08 : 246.15 = 106.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.08/246.15 = 106.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.08x = 246.15 × 106.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.08x = 26,180.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,180.51/164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.56

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