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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.45, 246.67 and 126.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.45, 246.67 and 126.17 is: 189.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.45 : 246.67 = 126.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.45/246.67 = 126.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.45x = 246.67 × 126.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.45x = 31,122.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,122.66/164.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.26

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