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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.73, 247.10 and 121.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.73, 247.10 and 121.17 is: 181.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.73 : 247.10 = 121.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.73/247.10 = 121.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.73x = 247.10 × 121.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.73x = 29,940.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,940.50/164.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.76

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