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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.89, 246.39 and 125.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.89, 246.39 and 125.63 is: 187.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.89 : 246.39 = 125.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.89/246.39 = 125.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.89x = 246.39 × 125.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.89x = 30,952.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,952.42/164.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.72

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