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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.72, 247.12 and 96.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.72, 247.12 and 96.30 is: 144.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.72 : 247.12 = 96.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.72/247.12 = 96.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.72x = 247.12 × 96.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.72x = 23,797.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,797.66/164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.48

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