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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.64, 225.48 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.64, 225.48 and 124.76 is: 171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.64 : 225.48 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.64/225.48 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.64x = 225.48 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.64x = 28,130.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,130.88/163.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.91

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