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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.75, 246.96 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.75, 246.96 and 126.36 is: 189.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.75 : 246.96 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.75/246.96 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.75x = 246.96 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.75x = 31,205.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,205.87/164.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.42

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