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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.94, 246.66 and 123.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.94, 246.66 and 123.83 is: 185.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.94 : 246.66 = 123.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.94/246.66 = 123.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.94x = 246.66 × 123.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.94x = 30,543.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,543.91/164.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.18

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