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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.31, 244.62 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.31, 244.62 and 124.76 is: 186.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.31 : 244.62 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.31/244.62 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.31x = 244.62 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.31x = 30,519.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,519.40/163.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.89

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