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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.32, 246.40 and 78.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.32, 246.40 and 78.76 is: 118.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.32 : 246.40 = 78.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.32/246.40 = 78.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.32x = 246.40 × 78.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.32x = 19,406.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,406.46/164.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.10

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