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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.28, 246.50 and 72.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.28, 246.50 and 72.94 is: 109.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.28 : 246.50 = 72.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.28/246.50 = 72.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.28x = 246.50 × 72.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.28x = 17,979.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,979.71/164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.45

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