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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.34, 245.92 and 120.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.34, 245.92 and 120.90 is: 180.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.34 : 245.92 = 120.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.34/245.92 = 120.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.34x = 245.92 × 120.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.34x = 29,732.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,732.57/164.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.92

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