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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.82, 247.35 and 162.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.82, 247.35 and 162.57 is: 243.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.82 : 247.35 = 162.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.82/247.35 = 162.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.82x = 247.35 × 162.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.82x = 40,211.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,211.69/164.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.97

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