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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.75, 247.12 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.75, 247.12 and 110.48 is: 165.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.75 : 247.12 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.75/247.12 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.75x = 247.12 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.75x = 27,300.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,300.31/164.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.71

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