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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.82, 247.29 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.82, 247.29 and 124.32 is: 186.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.82 : 247.29 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.82/247.29 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.82x = 247.29 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.82x = 30,743.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,743.09/164.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.53

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