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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.64, 246.82 and 77.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.64, 246.82 and 77.92 is: 116.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.64 : 246.82 = 77.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.64/246.82 = 77.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.64x = 246.82 × 77.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.64x = 19,231.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,231.82/164.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.81

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