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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.13, 246.27 and 77.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.13, 246.27 and 77.51 is: 116.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.13 : 246.27 = 77.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.13/246.27 = 77.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.13x = 246.27 × 77.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.13x = 19,087.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,087.16/164.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.29

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