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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.17, 163.16 and 74.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.17, 163.16 and 74.58 is: 102.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.17 : 163.16 = 74.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.17/163.16 = 74.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.17x = 163.16 × 74.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.17x = 12,168.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,168.10/118.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.97

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