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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.45, 244.86 and 124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.45, 244.86 and 124.97 is: 187.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.45 : 244.86 = 124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.45/244.86 = 124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.45x = 244.86 × 124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.45x = 30,599.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,599.53/163.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.21

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