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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.43, 246.56 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.43, 246.56 and 106.68 is: 159.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.43 : 246.56 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.43/246.56 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.43x = 246.56 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.43x = 26,303.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,303.29/164.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.97

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