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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.12, 246.24 and 72.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.12, 246.24 and 72.81 is: 109.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.12 : 246.24 = 72.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.12/246.24 = 72.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.12x = 246.24 × 72.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.12x = 17,928.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,928.73/164.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.24

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