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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.66, 247.26 and 123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.66, 247.26 and 123.53 is: 185.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.66 : 247.26 = 123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.66/247.26 = 123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.66x = 247.26 × 123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.66x = 30,542.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,542.79/164.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.50

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