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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.78, 247.09 and 162.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.78, 247.09 and 162.98 is: 244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.78 : 247.09 = 162.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.78/247.09 = 162.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.78x = 247.09 × 162.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.78x = 40,270.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,270.73/164.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.39

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