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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.95, 247.65 and 83.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.95, 247.65 and 83.84 is: 125.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.95 : 247.65 = 83.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.95/247.65 = 83.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.95x = 247.65 × 83.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.95x = 20,763.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,763.18/164.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.88

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