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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.70, 246.51 and 123.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.70, 246.51 and 123.98 is: 185.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.70 : 246.51 = 123.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.70/246.51 = 123.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.70x = 246.51 × 123.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.70x = 30,561.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,561.08/164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.56

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