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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.70, 246.42 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.70, 246.42 and 124.20 is: 185.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.70 : 246.42 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.70/246.42 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.70x = 246.42 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.70x = 30,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,605.36/164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.82

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