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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.44, 246.61 and 82.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.44, 246.61 and 82.09 is: 123.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.44 : 246.61 = 82.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.44/246.61 = 82.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.44x = 246.61 × 82.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.44x = 20,244.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,244.21/164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.11

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