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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.50, 246.78 and 77.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.50, 246.78 and 77.94 is: 116.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.50 : 246.78 = 77.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.50/246.78 = 77.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.50x = 246.78 × 77.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.50x = 19,234.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,234.03/164.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.93

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