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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.58, 246.60 and 116.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.58, 246.60 and 116.25 is: 174.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.58 : 246.60 = 116.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.58/246.60 = 116.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.58x = 246.60 × 116.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.58x = 28,667.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,667.25/164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.18

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