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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.54, 246.82 and 83.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.54, 246.82 and 83.33 is: 125.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.54 : 246.82 = 83.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.54/246.82 = 83.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.54x = 246.82 × 83.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.54x = 20,566.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,566.07/164.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.00

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