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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.86, 247.08 and 124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.86, 247.08 and 124.36 is: 186.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.86 : 247.08 = 124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.86/247.08 = 124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.86x = 247.08 × 124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.86x = 30,726.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,726.87/164.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.38

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