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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.86, 247.25 and 62.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.86, 247.25 and 62.14 is: 93.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.86 : 247.25 = 62.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.86/247.25 = 62.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.86x = 247.25 × 62.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.86x = 15,363.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,363.80/164.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.20

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