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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.38, 246.16 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.38, 246.16 and 125.70 is: 188.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.38 : 246.16 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.38/246.16 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.38x = 246.16 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.38x = 30,942.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,942.31/164.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.24

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