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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.50, 246.90 and 115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.50, 246.90 and 115.60 is: 173.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.50 : 246.90 = 115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.50/246.90 = 115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.50x = 246.90 × 115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.50x = 28,541.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,541.64/164.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.51

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