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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.90, 247.08 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.90, 247.08 and 96.48 is: 144.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.90 : 247.08 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.90/247.08 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.90x = 247.08 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.90x = 23,838.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,838.28/164.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.56

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