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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.34, 245.97 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.34, 245.97 and 123.66 is: 185.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.34 : 245.97 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.34/245.97 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.34x = 245.97 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.34x = 30,416.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,416.65/164.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.08

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