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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.63, 246.61 and 77.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.63, 246.61 and 77.83 is: 116.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.63 : 246.61 = 77.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.63/246.61 = 77.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.63x = 246.61 × 77.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.63x = 19,193.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,193.14/164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.58

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