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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.72, 246.70 and 116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.72, 246.70 and 116.20 is: 174.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.72 : 246.70 = 116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.72/246.70 = 116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.72x = 246.70 × 116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.72x = 28,666.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,666.54/164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.03

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