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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.40, 246.24 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.40, 246.24 and 116.52 is: 174.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.40 : 246.24 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.40/246.24 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.40x = 246.24 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.40x = 28,691.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,691.88/164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.52

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