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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.85, 247.34 and 62.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.85, 247.34 and 62.20 is: 93.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.85 : 247.34 = 62.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.85/247.34 = 62.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.85x = 247.34 × 62.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.85x = 15,384.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,384.55/164.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.32

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