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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.96, 247.28 and 113.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.96, 247.28 and 113.69 is: 170.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.96 : 247.28 = 113.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.96/247.28 = 113.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.96x = 247.28 × 113.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.96x = 28,113.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,113.26/164.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.42

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