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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.75, 246.99 and 83.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.75, 246.99 and 83.53 is: 125.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.75 : 246.99 = 83.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.75/246.99 = 83.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.75x = 246.99 × 83.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.75x = 20,631.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,631.11/164.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.23

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