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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.70, 247.14 and 83.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.70, 247.14 and 83.52 is: 125.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.70 : 247.14 = 83.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.70/247.14 = 83.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.70x = 247.14 × 83.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.70x = 20,641.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,641.13/164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.33

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