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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.03, 244 and 123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.03, 244 and 123.88 is: 185.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.03 : 244 = 123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.03/244 = 123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.03x = 244 × 123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.03x = 30,226.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,226.72/163.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.41

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