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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.33, 246.32 and 115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.33, 246.32 and 115.58 is: 173.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.33 : 246.32 = 115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.33/246.32 = 115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.33x = 246.32 × 115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.33x = 28,468.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,468.72/164.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.25

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