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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.36, 245.22 and 118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.36, 245.22 and 118 is: 177.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.36 : 245.22 = 118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.36/245.22 = 118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.36x = 245.22 × 118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.36x = 28,935.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,935.96/163.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.13

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