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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.72, 247.20 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.72, 247.20 and 124.16 is: 186.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.72 : 247.20 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.72/247.20 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.72x = 247.20 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.72x = 30,692.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,692.35/164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.33

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