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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.16, 246 and 72.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.16, 246 and 72.93 is: 109.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.16 : 246 = 72.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.16/246 = 72.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.16x = 246 × 72.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.16x = 17,940.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,940.78/164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.29

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