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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.85, 246.73 and 100.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.85, 246.73 and 100.41 is: 150.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.85 : 246.73 = 100.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.85/246.73 = 100.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.85x = 246.73 × 100.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.85x = 24,774.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,774.16/164.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.28

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