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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.90, 247.46 and 123.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.90, 247.46 and 123.86 is: 185.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.90 : 247.46 = 123.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.90/247.46 = 123.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.90x = 247.46 × 123.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.90x = 30,650.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,650.39/164.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.87

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