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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.84, 247.05 and 87.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.84, 247.05 and 87.80 is: 131.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.84 : 247.05 = 87.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.84/247.05 = 87.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.84x = 247.05 × 87.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.84x = 21,689.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,689.75/164.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.58

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