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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.62, 247.02 and 77.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.62, 247.02 and 77.93 is: 116.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.62 : 247.02 = 77.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.62/247.02 = 77.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.62x = 247.02 × 77.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.62x = 19,250.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,250.27/164.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.94

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