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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.57, 247 and 83.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.57, 247 and 83.47 is: 125.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.57 : 247 = 83.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.57/247 = 83.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.57x = 247 × 83.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.57x = 20,615.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,615.86/164.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.27

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