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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.41, 244.74 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.41, 244.74 and 124.44 is: 186.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.41 : 244.74 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.41/244.74 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.41x = 244.74 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.41x = 30,455.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,455.45/163.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.37

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