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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.87, 247.29 and 78.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.87, 247.29 and 78.24 is: 117.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.87 : 247.29 = 78.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.87/247.29 = 78.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.87x = 247.29 × 78.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.87x = 19,347.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,347.97/164.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.36

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