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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.46, 246.21 and 120.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.46, 246.21 and 120.99 is: 181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.46 : 246.21 = 120.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.46/246.21 = 120.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.46x = 246.21 × 120.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.46x = 29,788.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,788.95/164.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.13

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