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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.78, 247.26 and 92.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.78, 247.26 and 92.78 is: 139.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.78 : 247.26 = 92.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.78/247.26 = 92.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.78x = 247.26 × 92.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.78x = 22,940.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,940.78/164.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.22

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