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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.44, 246.80 and 116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.44, 246.80 and 116.38 is: 174.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.44 : 246.80 = 116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.44/246.80 = 116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.44x = 246.80 × 116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.44x = 28,722.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,722.58/164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.67

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