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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.08, 245.98 and 78.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.08, 245.98 and 78.52 is: 117.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.08 : 245.98 = 78.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.08/245.98 = 78.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.08x = 245.98 × 78.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.08x = 19,314.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,314.35/164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.71

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