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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.65, 247.02 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.65, 247.02 and 118.44 is: 177.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.65 : 247.02 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.65/247.02 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.65x = 247.02 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.65x = 29,257.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,257.05/164.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.69

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