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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.06, 246.11 and 82.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.06, 246.11 and 82.85 is: 124.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.06 : 246.11 = 82.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.06/246.11 = 82.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.06x = 246.11 × 82.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.06x = 20,390.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,390.41/164.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.29

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