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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.63, 246.92 and 72.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.63, 246.92 and 72.06 is: 108.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.63 : 246.92 = 72.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.63/246.92 = 72.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.63x = 246.92 × 72.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.63x = 17,794.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,794.46/164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.09

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