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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.96, 247.32 and 82.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.96, 247.32 and 82.70 is: 123.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.96 : 247.32 = 82.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.96/247.32 = 82.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.96x = 247.32 × 82.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.96x = 20,453.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,453.36/164.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.99

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