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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.49, 246.87 and 109.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.49, 246.87 and 109.49 is: 164.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.49 : 246.87 = 109.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.49/246.87 = 109.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.49x = 246.87 × 109.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.49x = 27,029.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,029.80/164.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.32

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