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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.36, 246.35 and 81.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.36, 246.35 and 81.97 is: 122.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.36 : 246.35 = 81.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.36/246.35 = 81.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.36x = 246.35 × 81.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.36x = 20,192.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,192.90/164.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.86

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