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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.80, 247.14 and 113.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.80, 247.14 and 113.77 is: 170.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.80 : 247.14 = 113.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.80/247.14 = 113.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.80x = 247.14 × 113.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.80x = 28,117.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,117.12/164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.61

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