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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.40, 247.04 and 87.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.40, 247.04 and 87.42 is: 131.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.40 : 247.04 = 87.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.40/247.04 = 87.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.40x = 247.04 × 87.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.40x = 21,596.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,596.24/164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.36

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