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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.61, 246.86 and 118.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.61, 246.86 and 118.82 is: 178.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.61 : 246.86 = 118.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.61/246.86 = 118.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.61x = 246.86 × 118.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.61x = 29,331.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,331.91/164.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.19

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