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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.42, 246.47 and 125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.42, 246.47 and 125.84 is: 188.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.42 : 246.47 = 125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.42/246.47 = 125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.42x = 246.47 × 125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.42x = 31,015.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,015.78/164.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.64

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