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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.09, 246 and 77.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.09, 246 and 77.39 is: 116.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.09 : 246 = 77.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.09/246 = 77.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.09x = 246 × 77.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.09x = 19,037.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,037.94/164.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.02

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