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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.70, 247.05 and 42.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.70, 247.05 and 42.97 is: 64.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.70 : 247.05 = 42.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.70/247.05 = 42.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.70x = 247.05 × 42.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.70x = 10,614.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,614.66/164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.45

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