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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.98, 247.47 and 43.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.98, 247.47 and 43.25 is: 64.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.98 : 247.47 = 43.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.98/247.47 = 43.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.98x = 247.47 × 43.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.98x = 10,701.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,701.84/164.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.87

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