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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.27, 246.41 and 42.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.27, 246.41 and 42.54 is: 63.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.27 : 246.41 = 42.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.27/246.41 = 42.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.27x = 246.41 × 42.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.27x = 10,482.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,482.28/164.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.81

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