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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.40, 246.42 and 77.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.40, 246.42 and 77.70 is: 116.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.40 : 246.42 = 77.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.40/246.42 = 77.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.40x = 246.42 × 77.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.40x = 19,146.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,146.83/164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.46

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