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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.36, 246.74 and 118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.36, 246.74 and 118.12 is: 177.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.36 : 246.74 = 118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.36/246.74 = 118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.36x = 246.74 × 118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.36x = 29,144.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,144.93/164.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.32

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