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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.53, 246.25 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.53, 246.25 and 125.38 is: 187.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.53 : 246.25 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.53/246.25 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.53x = 246.25 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.53x = 30,874.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,874.83/164.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.65

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