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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.36, 246.62 and 83.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.36, 246.62 and 83.26 is: 124.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.36 : 246.62 = 83.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.36/246.62 = 83.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.36x = 246.62 × 83.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.36x = 20,533.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,533.58/164.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.93

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