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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.84, 247.23 and 78.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.84, 247.23 and 78.15 is: 117.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.84 : 247.23 = 78.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.84/247.23 = 78.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.84x = 247.23 × 78.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.84x = 19,321.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,321.02/164.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.21

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