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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.94, 247.35 and 62.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.94, 247.35 and 62.27 is: 93.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.94 : 247.35 = 62.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.94/247.35 = 62.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.94x = 247.35 × 62.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.94x = 15,402.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,402.41/164.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.38

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