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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.64, 246.93 and 116.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.64, 246.93 and 116.35 is: 174.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.64 : 246.93 = 116.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.64/246.93 = 116.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.64x = 246.93 × 116.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.64x = 28,729.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,729.07/164.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.50

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