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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.85, 247.17 and 67.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.85, 247.17 and 67.32 is: 100.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.85 : 247.17 = 67.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.85/247.17 = 67.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.85x = 247.17 × 67.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.85x = 16,639.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,639.48/164.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.94

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