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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.29, 225.10 and 124.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.29, 225.10 and 124.41 is: 171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.29 : 225.10 = 124.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.29/225.10 = 124.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.29x = 225.10 × 124.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.29x = 28,004.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,004.69/163.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.50

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