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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.60, 246.71 and 83.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.60, 246.71 and 83.26 is: 124.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.60 : 246.71 = 83.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.60/246.71 = 83.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.60x = 246.71 × 83.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.60x = 20,540.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,540.67/164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.80

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