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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.42, 246.54 and 100.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.42, 246.54 and 100.34 is: 150.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.42 : 246.54 = 100.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.42/246.54 = 100.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.42x = 246.54 × 100.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.42x = 24,737.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,737.82/164.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.46

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