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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.15, 244.73 and 124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.15, 244.73 and 124.70 is: 187.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.15 : 244.73 = 124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.15/244.73 = 124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.15x = 244.73 × 124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.15x = 30,517.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,517.67/163.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.05

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