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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.73, 226.01 and 124.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.73, 226.01 and 124.38 is: 171.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.73 : 226.01 = 124.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.73/226.01 = 124.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.73x = 226.01 × 124.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.73x = 28,110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,110.50/163.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.69

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