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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.86, 247.18 and 72.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.86, 247.18 and 72.27 is: 108.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.86 : 247.18 = 72.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.86/247.18 = 72.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.86x = 247.18 × 72.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.86x = 17,863.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,863.65/164.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.35

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