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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.90, 247.79 and 87.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.90, 247.79 and 87.92 is: 132.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.90 : 247.79 = 87.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.90/247.79 = 87.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.90x = 247.79 × 87.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.90x = 21,784.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,784.02/164.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.11

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