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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.91, 247.22 and 87.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.91, 247.22 and 87.76 is: 131.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.91 : 247.22 = 87.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.91/247.22 = 87.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.91x = 247.22 × 87.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.91x = 21,694.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,694.97/164.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.56

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