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Finding the Third Proportional to 164.94 and 246.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 164.94 and 246.47 is: 368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.94 : 246.47 = 246.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.94/246.47 = 246.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.94x = 246.47 × 246.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.94x = 60,746.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,746.84/164.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.30

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