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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.95, 246.96 and 121.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.95, 246.96 and 121.48 is: 181.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.95 : 246.96 = 121.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.95/246.96 = 121.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.95x = 246.96 × 121.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.95x = 30,000.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,000.70/164.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.88

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