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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.43, 246.51 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.43, 246.51 and 123.93 is: 185.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.43 : 246.51 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.43/246.51 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.43x = 246.51 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.43x = 30,549.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,549.98/164.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.79

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