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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.48, 246.29 and 110.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.48, 246.29 and 110.21 is: 165.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.48 : 246.29 = 110.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.48/246.29 = 110.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.48x = 246.29 × 110.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.48x = 27,141.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,141.84/164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.02

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