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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.44, 245.50 and 124.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.44, 245.50 and 124.79 is: 187.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.44 : 245.50 = 124.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.44/245.50 = 124.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.44x = 245.50 × 124.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.44x = 30,634.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,634.72/163.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.44

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