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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.30, 246.68 and 118.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.30, 246.68 and 118.90 is: 178.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.30 : 246.68 = 118.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.30/246.68 = 118.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.30x = 246.68 × 118.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.30x = 29,330.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,330.41/164.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.52

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