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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.20, 225.24 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.20, 225.24 and 124.32 is: 171.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.20 : 225.24 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.20/225.24 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.20x = 225.24 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.20x = 28,001.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,001.84/163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.58

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