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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.94, 247.57 and 83.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.94, 247.57 and 83.84 is: 125.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.94 : 247.57 = 83.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.94/247.57 = 83.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.94x = 247.57 × 83.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.94x = 20,756.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,756.68/164.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.84

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