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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.92, 247.32 and 83.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.92, 247.32 and 83.71 is: 125.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.92 : 247.32 = 83.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.92/247.32 = 83.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.92x = 247.32 × 83.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.92x = 20,703.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,703.16/164.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.53

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