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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.96, 246.96 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.96, 246.96 and 122.24 is: 183.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.96 : 246.96 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.96/246.96 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.96x = 246.96 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.96x = 30,188.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,188.39/164.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.00

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