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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.42, 246.47 and 113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.42, 246.47 and 113.09 is: 169.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.42 : 246.47 = 113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.42/246.47 = 113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.42x = 246.47 × 113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.42x = 27,871.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,871.49/164.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.52

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