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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.42, 246.60 and 66.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.42, 246.60 and 66.92 is: 100.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.42 : 246.60 = 66.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.42/246.60 = 66.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.42x = 246.60 × 66.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.42x = 16,502.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,502.47/164.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.37

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