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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.73, 247.23 and 124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.73, 247.23 and 124.50 is: 186.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.73 : 247.23 = 124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.73/247.23 = 124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.73x = 247.23 × 124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.73x = 30,780.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,780.14/164.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.85

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