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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.22, 246.44 and 83.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.22, 246.44 and 83.12 is: 124.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.22 : 246.44 = 83.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.22/246.44 = 83.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.22x = 246.44 × 83.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.22x = 20,483.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,483.76/164.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.73

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