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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.53, 244.76 and 124.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.53, 244.76 and 124.38 is: 186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.53 : 244.76 = 124.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.53/244.76 = 124.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.53x = 244.76 × 124.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.53x = 30,442.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,442.63/163.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.16

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