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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.74, 247.10 and 78.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.74, 247.10 and 78.11 is: 117.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.74 : 247.10 = 78.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.74/247.10 = 78.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.74x = 247.10 × 78.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.74x = 19,302.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,302.10/164.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.17

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