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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.97, 247.29 and 83.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.97, 247.29 and 83.63 is: 125.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.97 : 247.29 = 83.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.97/247.29 = 83.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.97x = 247.29 × 83.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.97x = 20,681.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,681.17/164.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.36

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