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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.72, 247.13 and 78.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.72, 247.13 and 78.12 is: 117.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.72 : 247.13 = 78.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.72/247.13 = 78.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.72x = 247.13 × 78.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.72x = 19,305.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,305.70/164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.21

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