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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.45, 246.54 and 83.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.45, 246.54 and 83.35 is: 124.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.45 : 246.54 = 83.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.45/246.54 = 83.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.45x = 246.54 × 83.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.45x = 20,549.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,549.11/164.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.96

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