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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.52, 246.30 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.52, 246.30 and 116.52 is: 174.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.52 : 246.30 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.52/246.30 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.52x = 246.30 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.52x = 28,698.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,698.88/164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.44

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