Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620, 930 and 164
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 620, 930 and 164 is: 246
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
620 : 930 = 164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
620/930 = 164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
620x = 930 × 164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
620x = 152,520 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,520/620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246
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