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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.56, 246.40 and 121.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.56, 246.40 and 121.12 is: 181.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.56 : 246.40 = 121.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.56/246.40 = 121.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.56x = 246.40 × 121.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.56x = 29,843.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,843.97/164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.36

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