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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.26, 246.30 and 125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.26, 246.30 and 125.24 is: 187.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.26 : 246.30 = 125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.26/246.30 = 125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.26x = 246.30 × 125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.26x = 30,846.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,846.61/164.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.79

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