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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.80, 225.89 and 124.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.80, 225.89 and 124.46 is: 171.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.80 : 225.89 = 124.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.80/225.89 = 124.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.80x = 225.89 × 124.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.80x = 28,113.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,113.72/163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.63

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