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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.86, 247.28 and 111.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.86, 247.28 and 111.09 is: 166.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.86 : 247.28 = 111.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.86/247.28 = 111.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.86x = 247.28 × 111.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.86x = 27,470.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,470.34/164.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.63

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