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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.84, 247.03 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.84, 247.03 and 124.22 is: 186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.84 : 247.03 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.84/247.03 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.84x = 247.03 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.84x = 30,686.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,686.37/164.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.16

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