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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.77, 247.03 and 91.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.77, 247.03 and 91.67 is: 137.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.77 : 247.03 = 91.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.77/247.03 = 91.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.77x = 247.03 × 91.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.77x = 22,645.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,645.24/164.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.44

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