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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.47, 225.41 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.47, 225.41 and 124.12 is: 171.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.47 : 225.41 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.47/225.41 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.47x = 225.41 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.47x = 27,977.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,977.89/163.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.15

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