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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.68, 225.72 and 124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.68, 225.72 and 124.80 is: 172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.68 : 225.72 = 124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.68/225.72 = 124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.68x = 225.72 × 124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.68x = 28,169.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,169.86/163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.10

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