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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.67, 247.28 and 161.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.67, 247.28 and 161.43 is: 242.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.67 : 247.28 = 161.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.67/247.28 = 161.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.67x = 247.28 × 161.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.67x = 39,917.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,917.60/164.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.41

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