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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.89, 247.30 and 60.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.89, 247.30 and 60.78 is: 91.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.89 : 247.30 = 60.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.89/247.30 = 60.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.89x = 247.30 × 60.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.89x = 15,030.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,030.89/164.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.16

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