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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.39, 246.74 and 77.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.39, 246.74 and 77.78 is: 116.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.39 : 246.74 = 77.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.39/246.74 = 77.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.39x = 246.74 × 77.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.39x = 19,189.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,189.81/164.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.74

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