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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.42, 246.36 and 123.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.42, 246.36 and 123.47 is: 185.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.42 : 246.36 = 123.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.42/246.36 = 123.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.42x = 246.36 × 123.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.42x = 30,418.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,418.07/164.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.00

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