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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.40, 247.62 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.40, 247.62 and 134.31 is: 202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.40 : 247.62 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.40/247.62 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.40x = 247.62 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.40x = 33,257.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,257.84/164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.30

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