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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.82, 246.68 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.82, 246.68 and 123.96 is: 185.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.82 : 246.68 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.82/246.68 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.82x = 246.68 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.82x = 30,578.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,578.45/164.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.53

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