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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.47, 246.75 and 77.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.47, 246.75 and 77.80 is: 116.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.47 : 246.75 = 77.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.47/246.75 = 77.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.47x = 246.75 × 77.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.47x = 19,197.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,197.15/164.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.72

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