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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.16, 246.27 and 72.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.16, 246.27 and 72.90 is: 109.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.16 : 246.27 = 72.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.16/246.27 = 72.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.16x = 246.27 × 72.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.16x = 17,953.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,953.08/164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.36

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