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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.27, 246.45 and 77.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.27, 246.45 and 77.60 is: 116.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.27 : 246.45 = 77.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.27/246.45 = 77.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.27x = 246.45 × 77.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.27x = 19,124.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,124.52/164.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.42

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