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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.27, 246.41 and 42.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.27, 246.41 and 42.55 is: 63.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.27 : 246.41 = 42.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.27/246.41 = 42.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.27x = 246.41 × 42.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.27x = 10,484.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,484.75/164.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.83

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