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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.46, 225.42 and 124.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.46, 225.42 and 124.58 is: 171.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.46 : 225.42 = 124.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.46/225.42 = 124.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.46x = 225.42 × 124.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.46x = 28,082.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,082.82/163.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.80

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