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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.69, 247.07 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.69, 247.07 and 162.66 is: 244.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.69 : 247.07 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.69/247.07 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.69x = 247.07 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.69x = 40,188.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,188.41/164.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.02

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