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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.38, 244.86 and 122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.38, 244.86 and 122.48 is: 183.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.38 : 244.86 = 122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.38/244.86 = 122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.38x = 244.86 × 122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.38x = 29,990.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,990.45/163.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.56

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