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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.83, 247.25 and 43.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.83, 247.25 and 43.08 is: 64.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.83 : 247.25 = 43.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.83/247.25 = 43.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.83x = 247.25 × 43.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.83x = 10,651.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,651.31/164.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.62

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