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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.59, 246.71 and 83.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.59, 246.71 and 83.18 is: 124.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.59 : 246.71 = 83.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.59/246.71 = 83.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.59x = 246.71 × 83.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.59x = 20,522.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,522.16/164.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.69

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