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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.67, 247.11 and 83.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.67, 247.11 and 83.58 is: 125.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.67 : 247.11 = 83.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.67/247.11 = 83.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.67x = 247.11 × 83.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.67x = 20,653.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,653.45/164.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.42

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