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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.70, 246.87 and 113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.70, 246.87 and 113.36 is: 169.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.70 : 246.87 = 113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.70/246.87 = 113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.70x = 246.87 × 113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.70x = 27,983.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,983.95/164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.91

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