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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.38, 246.59 and 100.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.38, 246.59 and 100.25 is: 150.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.38 : 246.59 = 100.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.38/246.59 = 100.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.38x = 246.59 × 100.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.38x = 24,720.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,720.65/164.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.39

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