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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.53, 246.47 and 83.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.53, 246.47 and 83.44 is: 125.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.53 : 246.47 = 83.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.53/246.47 = 83.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.53x = 246.47 × 83.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.53x = 20,565.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,565.46/164.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.00

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