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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.24, 244.96 and 122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.24, 244.96 and 122.60 is: 183.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.24 : 244.96 = 122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.24/244.96 = 122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.24x = 244.96 × 122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.24x = 30,032.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,032.10/163.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.98

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