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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.64, 246.90 and 118.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.64, 246.90 and 118.74 is: 178.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.64 : 246.90 = 118.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.64/246.90 = 118.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.64x = 246.90 × 118.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.64x = 29,316.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,316.91/164.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.07

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