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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.21, 245.95 and 83.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.21, 245.95 and 83.10 is: 124.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.21 : 245.95 = 83.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.21/245.95 = 83.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.21x = 245.95 × 83.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.21x = 20,438.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,438.24/164.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.47

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