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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.18, 246.29 and 118.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.18, 246.29 and 118.41 is: 177.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.18 : 246.29 = 118.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.18/246.29 = 118.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.18x = 246.29 × 118.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.18x = 29,163.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,163.73/164.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.64

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