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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.15, 246.05 and 82.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.15, 246.05 and 82.81 is: 124.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.15 : 246.05 = 82.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.15/246.05 = 82.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.15x = 246.05 × 82.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.15x = 20,373.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,373.76/164.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.12

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