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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.79, 247.19 and 162.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.79, 247.19 and 162.07 is: 243.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.79 : 247.19 = 162.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.79/247.19 = 162.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.79x = 247.19 × 162.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.79x = 40,060.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,060.65/164.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.10

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