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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.38, 246.36 and 120.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.38, 246.36 and 120.39 is: 180.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.38 : 246.36 = 120.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.38/246.36 = 120.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.38x = 246.36 × 120.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.38x = 29,658.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,658.81/164.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.43

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