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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.87, 247.03 and 107.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.87, 247.03 and 107.02 is: 160.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.87 : 247.03 = 107.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.87/247.03 = 107.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.87x = 247.03 × 107.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.87x = 26,437.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,437.15/164.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.35

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