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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.70, 246.60 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.70, 246.60 and 164.70 is: 246.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.70 : 246.60 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.70/246.60 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.70x = 246.60 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.70x = 40,615.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,615.02/164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.60

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