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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.89, 247.02 and 124.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.89, 247.02 and 124.39 is: 186.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.89 : 247.02 = 124.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.89/247.02 = 124.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.89x = 247.02 × 124.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.89x = 30,726.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,726.82/164.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.35

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