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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.69, 246.98 and 77.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.69, 246.98 and 77.97 is: 116.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.69 : 246.98 = 77.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.69/246.98 = 77.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.69x = 246.98 × 77.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.69x = 19,257.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,257.03/164.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.93

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