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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.47, 246.50 and 123.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.47, 246.50 and 123.97 is: 185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.47 : 246.50 = 123.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.47/246.50 = 123.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.47x = 246.50 × 123.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.47x = 30,557.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,557.99/164.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.80

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