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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.22, 246.20 and 83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.22, 246.20 and 83 is: 124.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.22 : 246.20 = 83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.22/246.20 = 83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.22x = 246.20 × 83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.22x = 20,434.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,434.60/164.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.43

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