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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.26, 246.17 and 83.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.26, 246.17 and 83.16 is: 124.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.26 : 246.17 = 83.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.26/246.17 = 83.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.26x = 246.17 × 83.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.26x = 20,471.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,471.71/164.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.63

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