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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.98, 247.60 and 83.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.98, 247.60 and 83.82 is: 125.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.98 : 247.60 = 83.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.98/247.60 = 83.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.98x = 247.60 × 83.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.98x = 20,753.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,753.83/164.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.80

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