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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.38, 246.88 and 110.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.38, 246.88 and 110.31 is: 165.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.38 : 246.88 = 110.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.38/246.88 = 110.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.38x = 246.88 × 110.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.38x = 27,234.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,234.16/164.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.68

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