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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.53, 247.15 and 115.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.53, 247.15 and 115.93 is: 174.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.53 : 247.15 = 115.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.53/247.15 = 115.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.53x = 247.15 × 115.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.53x = 28,652.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,652.55/164.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.15

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