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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.63, 246.44 and 125.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.63, 246.44 and 125.75 is: 188.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.63 : 246.44 = 125.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.63/246.44 = 125.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.63x = 246.44 × 125.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.63x = 30,990.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,990.76/164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.24

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