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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.80, 246.66 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.80, 246.66 and 162.64 is: 243.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.80 : 246.66 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.80/246.66 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.80x = 246.66 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.80x = 40,116.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,116.78/164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.43

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