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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.25, 246.56 and 78.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.25, 246.56 and 78.93 is: 118.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.25 : 246.56 = 78.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.25/246.56 = 78.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.25x = 246.56 × 78.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.25x = 19,460.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,460.59/164.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.48

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