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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.64, 246.96 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.64, 246.96 and 106.72 is: 160.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.64 : 246.96 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.64/246.96 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.64x = 246.96 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.64x = 26,354.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,354.95/164.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.08

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