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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.69, 247.03 and 83.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.69, 247.03 and 83.55 is: 125.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.69 : 247.03 = 83.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.69/247.03 = 83.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.69x = 247.03 × 83.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.69x = 20,638.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,638.94/164.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.32

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