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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.57, 247.00 and 96.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.57, 247.00 and 96.00 is: 144.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.57 : 247.00 = 96.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.57/247.00 = 96.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.57x = 247.00 × 96.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.57x = 23,710.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,710.29/164.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.07

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