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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.71, 246.73 and 77.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.71, 246.73 and 77.93 is: 116.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.71 : 246.73 = 77.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.71/246.73 = 77.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.71x = 246.73 × 77.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.71x = 19,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,226.24/164.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.73

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