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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164, 245.84 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164, 245.84 and 118.32 is: 177.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 245.84 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/245.84 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 245.84 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 29,087.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,087.79/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.36

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