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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.99, 247.56 and 62.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.99, 247.56 and 62.32 is: 93.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.99 : 247.56 = 62.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.99/247.56 = 62.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.99x = 247.56 × 62.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.99x = 15,427.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,427.94/164.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.51

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