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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.07, 245.85 and 112.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.07, 245.85 and 112.71 is: 168.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.07 : 245.85 = 112.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.07/245.85 = 112.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.07x = 245.85 × 112.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.07x = 27,709.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,709.75/164.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.89

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