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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.44, 244.80 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.44, 244.80 and 124.74 is: 186.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.44 : 244.80 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.44/244.80 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.44x = 244.80 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.44x = 30,536.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,536.35/163.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.84

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