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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.76, 247.22 and 87.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.76, 247.22 and 87.74 is: 131.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.76 : 247.22 = 87.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.76/247.22 = 87.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.76x = 247.22 × 87.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.76x = 21,691.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,691.08/164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.65

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