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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.41, 247.02 and 87.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.41, 247.02 and 87.43 is: 131.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.41 : 247.02 = 87.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.41/247.02 = 87.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.41x = 247.02 × 87.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.41x = 21,596.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,596.96/164.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.36

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