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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.01, 224.97 and 123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.01, 224.97 and 123.60 is: 170.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.01 : 224.97 = 123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.01/224.97 = 123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.01x = 224.97 × 123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.01x = 27,806.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,806.67/163.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.58

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