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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.65, 247 and 42.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.65, 247 and 42.92 is: 64.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.65 : 247 = 42.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.65/247 = 42.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.65x = 247 × 42.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.65x = 10,601.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,601.24/164.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.39

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