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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.94, 247.53 and 79.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.94, 247.53 and 79.50 is: 119.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.94 : 247.53 = 79.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.94/247.53 = 79.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.94x = 247.53 × 79.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.94x = 19,678.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,678.64/164.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.31

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