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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.52, 244.60 and 122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.52, 244.60 and 122.52 is: 183.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.52 : 244.60 = 122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.52/244.60 = 122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.52x = 244.60 × 122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.52x = 29,968.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,968.39/163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.27

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