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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.24, 246.05 and 118.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.24, 246.05 and 118.37 is: 177.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.24 : 246.05 = 118.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.24/246.05 = 118.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.24x = 246.05 × 118.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.24x = 29,123.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,123.71/164.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.33

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