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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.84, 247.18 and 78.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.84, 247.18 and 78.10 is: 117.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.84 : 247.18 = 78.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.84/247.18 = 78.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.84x = 247.18 × 78.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.84x = 19,304.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,304.76/164.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.11

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