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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.36, 246.22 and 77.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.36, 246.22 and 77.59 is: 116.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.36 : 246.22 = 77.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.36/246.22 = 77.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.36x = 246.22 × 77.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.36x = 19,102.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,102.59/164.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.23

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