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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.09, 246.08 and 66.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.09, 246.08 and 66.56 is: 99.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.09 : 246.08 = 66.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.09/246.08 = 66.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.09x = 246.08 × 66.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.09x = 16,377.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,377.52/164.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.81

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