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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.14, 245.58 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.14, 245.58 and 123.36 is: 184.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.14 : 245.58 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.14/245.58 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.14x = 245.58 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.14x = 30,294.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,294.75/164.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.57

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