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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.43, 246.62 and 66.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.43, 246.62 and 66.92 is: 100.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.43 : 246.62 = 66.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.43/246.62 = 66.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.43x = 246.62 × 66.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.43x = 16,502.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,502.74/164.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.36

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