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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.93, 247.14 and 83.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.93, 247.14 and 83.60 is: 125.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.93 : 247.14 = 83.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.93/247.14 = 83.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.93x = 247.14 × 83.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.93x = 20,660.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,660.90/164.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.27

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