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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.47, 246.53 and 66.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.47, 246.53 and 66.97 is: 100.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.47 : 246.53 = 66.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.47/246.53 = 66.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.47x = 246.53 × 66.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.47x = 16,510.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,510.11/164.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.38

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