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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.86, 246.96 and 78.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.86, 246.96 and 78.09 is: 116.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.86 : 246.96 = 78.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.86/246.96 = 78.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.86x = 246.96 × 78.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.86x = 19,285.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,285.11/164.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.98

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