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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.28, 246.46 and 66.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.28, 246.46 and 66.81 is: 100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.28 : 246.46 = 66.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.28/246.46 = 66.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.28x = 246.46 × 66.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.28x = 16,465.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,465.99/164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.23

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