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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.74, 247.56 and 87.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.74, 247.56 and 87.76 is: 131.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.74 : 247.56 = 87.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.74/247.56 = 87.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.74x = 247.56 × 87.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.74x = 21,725.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,725.08/164.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.88

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