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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.35, 246.30 and 82.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.35, 246.30 and 82.99 is: 124.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.35 : 246.30 = 82.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.35/246.30 = 82.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.35x = 246.30 × 82.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.35x = 20,440.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,440.44/164.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.37

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