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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.72, 246.80 and 107.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.72, 246.80 and 107.07 is: 160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.72 : 246.80 = 107.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.72/246.80 = 107.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.72x = 246.80 × 107.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.72x = 26,424.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,424.34/164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.42

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