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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.90, 246.77 and 118.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.90, 246.77 and 118.68 is: 177.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.90 : 246.77 = 118.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.90/246.77 = 118.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.90x = 246.77 × 118.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.90x = 29,285.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,285.59/164.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.59

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