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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.24, 246.42 and 77.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.24, 246.42 and 77.57 is: 116.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.24 : 246.42 = 77.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.24/246.42 = 77.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.24x = 246.42 × 77.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.24x = 19,115.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,115.12/164.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.38

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