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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.61, 247.38 and 126.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.61, 247.38 and 126.35 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.61 : 247.38 = 126.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.61/247.38 = 126.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.61x = 247.38 × 126.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.61x = 31,255.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,255.23/164.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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