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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.90, 247.29 and 62.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.90, 247.29 and 62.16 is: 93.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.90 : 247.29 = 62.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.90/247.29 = 62.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.90x = 247.29 × 62.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.90x = 15,371.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,371.55/164.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.22

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