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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.72, 247.38 and 96.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.72, 247.38 and 96.32 is: 144.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.72 : 247.38 = 96.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.72/247.38 = 96.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.72x = 247.38 × 96.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.72x = 23,827.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,827.64/164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.66

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