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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.32, 246.72 and 100.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.32, 246.72 and 100.32 is: 150.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.32 : 246.72 = 100.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.32/246.72 = 100.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.32x = 246.72 × 100.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.32x = 24,750.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,750.95/164.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.63

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