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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.09, 245.84 and 118.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.09, 245.84 and 118.19 is: 177.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.09 : 245.84 = 118.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.09/245.84 = 118.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.09x = 245.84 × 118.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.09x = 29,055.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,055.85/164.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.07

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