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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.20, 246.20 and 72.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.20, 246.20 and 72.94 is: 109.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.20 : 246.20 = 72.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.20/246.20 = 72.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.20x = 246.20 × 72.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.20x = 17,957.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,957.83/164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.37

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