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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.55, 246.78 and 83.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.55, 246.78 and 83.43 is: 125.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.55 : 246.78 = 83.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.55/246.78 = 83.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.55x = 246.78 × 83.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.55x = 20,588.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,588.86/164.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.12

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