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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.78, 247.25 and 96.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.78, 247.25 and 96.31 is: 144.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.78 : 247.25 = 96.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.78/247.25 = 96.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.78x = 247.25 × 96.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.78x = 23,811.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,811.36/164.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.50

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