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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.29, 246.15 and 112.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.29, 246.15 and 112.87 is: 169.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.29 : 246.15 = 112.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.29/246.15 = 112.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.29x = 246.15 × 112.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.29x = 27,782.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,782.95/164.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.11

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