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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164, 246.12 and 78.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164, 246.12 and 78.50 is: 117.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 246.12 = 78.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/246.12 = 78.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 246.12 × 78.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 19,320.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,320.42/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.81

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