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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.16, 246 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.16, 246 and 118.44 is: 177.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.16 : 246 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.16/246 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.16x = 246 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.16x = 29,136.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,136.24/164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.49

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