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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.94, 245.88 and 123.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.94, 245.88 and 123.62 is: 185.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.94 : 245.88 = 123.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.94/245.88 = 123.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.94x = 245.88 × 123.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.94x = 30,395.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,395.69/163.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.41

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