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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.21, 246.15 and 72.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.21, 246.15 and 72.92 is: 109.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.21 : 246.15 = 72.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.21/246.15 = 72.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.21x = 246.15 × 72.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.21x = 17,948.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,948.03/164.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.30

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