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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.46, 246.66 and 54.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.46, 246.66 and 54.78 is: 82.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.46 : 246.66 = 54.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.46/246.66 = 54.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.46x = 246.66 × 54.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.46x = 13,512.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,512.03/164.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.16

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