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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.69, 246.95 and 79.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.69, 246.95 and 79.19 is: 118.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.69 : 246.95 = 79.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.69/246.95 = 79.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.69x = 246.95 × 79.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.69x = 19,555.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,555.57/164.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.74

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