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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.95, 247.40 and 62.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.95, 247.40 and 62.22 is: 93.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.95 : 247.40 = 62.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.95/247.40 = 62.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.95x = 247.40 × 62.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.95x = 15,393.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,393.23/164.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.32

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