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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.97, 247.45 and 43.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.97, 247.45 and 43.23 is: 64.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.97 : 247.45 = 43.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.97/247.45 = 43.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.97x = 247.45 × 43.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.97x = 10,697.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,697.32/164.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.84

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