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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.84, 246.92 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.84, 246.92 and 123.77 is: 185.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.84 : 246.92 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.84/246.92 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.84x = 246.92 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.84x = 30,561.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,561.29/164.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.41

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