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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.42, 246.63 and 77.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.42, 246.63 and 77.73 is: 116.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.42 : 246.63 = 77.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.42/246.63 = 77.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.42x = 246.63 × 77.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.42x = 19,170.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,170.55/164.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.60

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