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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.49, 244.90 and 122.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.49, 244.90 and 122.95 is: 184.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.49 : 244.90 = 122.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.49/244.90 = 122.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.49x = 244.90 × 122.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.49x = 30,109.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,109.54/163.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.17

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