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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.94, 247.40 and 43.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.94, 247.40 and 43.20 is: 64.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.94 : 247.40 = 43.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.94/247.40 = 43.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.94x = 247.40 × 43.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.94x = 10,686.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,686.83/164.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.79

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