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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.80, 247.11 and 83.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.80, 247.11 and 83.44 is: 125.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.80 : 247.11 = 83.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.80/247.11 = 83.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.80x = 247.11 × 83.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.80x = 20,618.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,618.86/164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.11

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