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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.64, 247.14 and 112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.64, 247.14 and 112.62 is: 169.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.64 : 247.14 = 112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.64/247.14 = 112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.64x = 247.14 × 112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.64x = 27,832.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,832.91/164.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.05

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