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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.80, 247.14 and 62.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.80, 247.14 and 62.02 is: 93.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.80 : 247.14 = 62.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.80/247.14 = 62.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.80x = 247.14 × 62.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.80x = 15,327.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,327.62/164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.01

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