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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.84, 246.96 and 83.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.84, 246.96 and 83.48 is: 125.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.84 : 246.96 = 83.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.84/246.96 = 83.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.84x = 246.96 × 83.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.84x = 20,616.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,616.22/164.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.07

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