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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.22, 246.23 and 77.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.22, 246.23 and 77.61 is: 116.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.22 : 246.23 = 77.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.22/246.23 = 77.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.22x = 246.23 × 77.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.22x = 19,109.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,109.52/164.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.37

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