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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.40, 246.06 and 115.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.40, 246.06 and 115.68 is: 173.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.40 : 246.06 = 115.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.40/246.06 = 115.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.40x = 246.06 × 115.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.40x = 28,464.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,464.22/164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.14

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