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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.92, 247.19 and 96.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.92, 247.19 and 96.30 is: 144.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.92 : 247.19 = 96.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.92/247.19 = 96.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.92x = 247.19 × 96.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.92x = 23,804.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,804.40/164.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.34

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