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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.34, 246.51 and 42.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.34, 246.51 and 42.61 is: 63.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.34 : 246.51 = 42.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.34/246.51 = 42.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.34x = 246.51 × 42.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.34x = 10,503.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,503.58/164.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.92

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