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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.29, 246.12 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.29, 246.12 and 123.76 is: 185.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.29 : 246.12 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.29/246.12 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.29x = 246.12 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.29x = 30,459.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,459.81/164.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.40

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