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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.83, 246.79 and 124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.83, 246.79 and 124.13 is: 185.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.83 : 246.79 = 124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.83/246.79 = 124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.83x = 246.79 × 124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.83x = 30,632.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,632.19/164.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.84

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