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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.75, 247.19 and 115.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.75, 247.19 and 115.83 is: 173.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.75 : 247.19 = 115.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.75/247.19 = 115.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.75x = 247.19 × 115.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.75x = 28,631.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,631.44/164.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.79

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