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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.75, 247.14 and 78.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.75, 247.14 and 78.06 is: 117.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.75 : 247.14 = 78.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.75/247.14 = 78.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.75x = 247.14 × 78.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.75x = 19,291.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,291.75/164.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.10

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