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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.50, 246.84 and 123.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.50, 246.84 and 123.73 is: 185.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.50 : 246.84 = 123.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.50/246.84 = 123.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.50x = 246.84 × 123.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.50x = 30,541.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,541.51/164.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.66

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