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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.73, 247.25 and 118.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.73, 247.25 and 118.97 is: 178.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.73 : 247.25 = 118.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.73/247.25 = 118.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.73x = 247.25 × 118.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.73x = 29,415.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,415.32/164.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.56

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