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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.95, 245.71 and 118.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.95, 245.71 and 118.45 is: 177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.95 : 245.71 = 118.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.95/245.71 = 118.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.95x = 245.71 × 118.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.95x = 29,104.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,104.35/163.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.52

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