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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.69, 247.03 and 60.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.69, 247.03 and 60.58 is: 90.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.69 : 247.03 = 60.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.69/247.03 = 60.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.69x = 247.03 × 60.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.69x = 14,963.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,963.77/164.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.86

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