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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.93, 246.96 and 119.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.93, 246.96 and 119.16 is: 178.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.93 : 246.96 = 119.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.93/246.96 = 119.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.93x = 246.96 × 119.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.93x = 29,427.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,427.75/164.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.43

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