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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.24, 246.38 and 72.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.24, 246.38 and 72.94 is: 109.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.24 : 246.38 = 72.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.24/246.38 = 72.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.24x = 246.38 × 72.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.24x = 17,970.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,970.96/164.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.42

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