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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.79, 247.32 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.79, 247.32 and 116.82 is: 175.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.79 : 247.32 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.79/247.32 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.79x = 247.32 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.79x = 28,891.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,891.92/164.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.33

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