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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.99, 246.98 and 126.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.99, 246.98 and 126.61 is: 189.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.99 : 246.98 = 126.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.99/246.98 = 126.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.99x = 246.98 × 126.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.99x = 31,270.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,270.14/164.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.53

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