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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.71, 247.19 and 83.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.71, 247.19 and 83.55 is: 125.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.71 : 247.19 = 83.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.71/247.19 = 83.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.71x = 247.19 × 83.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.71x = 20,653.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,653.23/164.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.39

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