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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.66, 225.89 and 124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.66, 225.89 and 124.90 is: 172.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.66 : 225.89 = 124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.66/225.89 = 124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.66x = 225.89 × 124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.66x = 28,213.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,213.66/163.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.39

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