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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.98, 247.47 and 155.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.98, 247.47 and 155.47 is: 233.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.98 : 247.47 = 155.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.98/247.47 = 155.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.98x = 247.47 × 155.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.98x = 38,474.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,474.16/164.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.21

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