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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.62, 247.14 and 124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.62, 247.14 and 124.30 is: 186.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.62 : 247.14 = 124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.62/247.14 = 124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.62x = 247.14 × 124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.62x = 30,719.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,719.50/164.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.61

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