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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.98, 245.67 and 118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.98, 245.67 and 118.23 is: 177.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.98 : 245.67 = 118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.98/245.67 = 118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.98x = 245.67 × 118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.98x = 29,045.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,045.56/163.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.13

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