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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.22, 246.19 and 112.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.22, 246.19 and 112.72 is: 168.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.22 : 246.19 = 112.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.22/246.19 = 112.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.22x = 246.19 × 112.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.22x = 27,750.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,750.54/164.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.98

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