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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.43, 247.32 and 162.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.43, 247.32 and 162.95 is: 245.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.43 : 247.32 = 162.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.43/247.32 = 162.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.43x = 247.32 × 162.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.43x = 40,299.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,299.56/164.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.09

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