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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.80, 247.16 and 83.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.80, 247.16 and 83.68 is: 125.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.80 : 247.16 = 83.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.80/247.16 = 83.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.80x = 247.16 × 83.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.80x = 20,682.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,682.35/164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.50

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