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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.18, 246.27 and 42.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.18, 246.27 and 42.45 is: 63.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.18 : 246.27 = 42.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.18/246.27 = 42.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.18x = 246.27 × 42.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.18x = 10,452.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,452.72/164.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.67

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