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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.26, 244.42 and 124.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.26, 244.42 and 124.89 is: 186.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.26 : 244.42 = 124.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.26/244.42 = 124.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.26x = 244.42 × 124.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.26x = 30,525.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,525.61/163.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.98

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