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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.86, 247.38 and 87.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.86, 247.38 and 87.82 is: 131.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.86 : 247.38 = 87.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.86/247.38 = 87.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.86x = 247.38 × 87.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.86x = 21,723.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,723.67/164.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.77

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