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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.92, 246.04 and 118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.92, 246.04 and 118.06 is: 177.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.92 : 246.04 = 118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.92/246.04 = 118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.92x = 246.04 × 118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.92x = 29,046.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,046.57/163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.20

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