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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.46, 246.48 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.46, 246.48 and 106.68 is: 159.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.46 : 246.48 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.46/246.48 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.46x = 246.48 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.46x = 26,294.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,294.49/164.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.88

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