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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164, 246 and 118.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164, 246 and 118.37 is: 177.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 246 = 118.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/246 = 118.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 246 × 118.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 29,119.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,119.02/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.56

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