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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.78, 247.16 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.78, 247.16 and 110.28 is: 165.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.78 : 247.16 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.78/247.16 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.78x = 247.16 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.78x = 27,256.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,256.80/164.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.41

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