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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.93, 247.84 and 87.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.93, 247.84 and 87.95 is: 132.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.93 : 247.84 = 87.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.93/247.84 = 87.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.93x = 247.84 × 87.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.93x = 21,796.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,796.40/164.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.16

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