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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.14, 246.11 and 72.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.14, 246.11 and 72.79 is: 109.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.14 : 246.11 = 72.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.14/246.11 = 72.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.14x = 246.11 × 72.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.14x = 17,913.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,913.37/164.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.14

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