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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.79, 247.29 and 116.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.79, 247.29 and 116.01 is: 174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.79 : 247.29 = 116.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.79/247.29 = 116.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.79x = 247.29 × 116.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.79x = 28,688.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,688.11/164.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.09

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