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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.16, 246.17 and 77.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.16, 246.17 and 77.48 is: 116.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.16 : 246.17 = 77.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.16/246.17 = 77.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.16x = 246.17 × 77.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.16x = 19,072.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,072.83/164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.18

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