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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.44, 246.49 and 119.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.44, 246.49 and 119.00 is: 178.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.44 : 246.49 = 119.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.44/246.49 = 119.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.44x = 246.49 × 119.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.44x = 29,332.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,332.63/164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.38

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