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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.10, 245.94 and 82.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.10, 245.94 and 82.86 is: 124.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.10 : 245.94 = 82.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.10/245.94 = 82.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.10x = 245.94 × 82.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.10x = 20,378.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,378.59/164.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.18

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