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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.08, 244.14 and 124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.08, 244.14 and 124.71 is: 186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.08 : 244.14 = 124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.08/244.14 = 124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.08x = 244.14 × 124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.08x = 30,446.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,446.70/163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.70

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