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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.08, 245.31 and 123.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.08, 245.31 and 123.31 is: 184.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.08 : 245.31 = 123.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.08/245.31 = 123.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.08x = 245.31 × 123.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.08x = 30,249.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,249.18/164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.36

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