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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.03, 245.58 and 82.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.03, 245.58 and 82.70 is: 123.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.03 : 245.58 = 82.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.03/245.58 = 82.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.03x = 245.58 × 82.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.03x = 20,308.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,308.62/164.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.81

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