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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.17, 246.11 and 112.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.17, 246.11 and 112.87 is: 169.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.17 : 246.11 = 112.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.17/246.11 = 112.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.17x = 246.11 × 112.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.17x = 27,778.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,778.10/164.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.21

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