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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.64, 225.72 and 124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.64, 225.72 and 124.40 is: 171.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.64 : 225.72 = 124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.64/225.72 = 124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.64x = 225.72 × 124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.64x = 28,079.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,079.57/163.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.59

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