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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.12, 246.02 and 66.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.12, 246.02 and 66.56 is: 99.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.12 : 246.02 = 66.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.12/246.02 = 66.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.12x = 246.02 × 66.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.12x = 16,373.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,373.53/164.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.77

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