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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.21, 246.60 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.21, 246.60 and 106.47 is: 159.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.21 : 246.60 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.21/246.60 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.21x = 246.60 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.21x = 26,255.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,255.50/164.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.89

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