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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.94, 247.29 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.94, 247.29 and 124.14 is: 186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.94 : 247.29 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.94/247.29 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.94x = 247.29 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.94x = 30,698.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,698.58/164.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.12

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