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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.15, 246.06 and 106.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.15, 246.06 and 106.21 is: 159.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.15 : 246.06 = 106.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.15/246.06 = 106.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.15x = 246.06 × 106.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.15x = 26,134.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,134.03/164.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.21

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