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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.88, 245.60 and 122.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.88, 245.60 and 122.98 is: 184.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.88 : 245.60 = 122.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.88/245.60 = 122.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.88x = 245.60 × 122.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.88x = 30,203.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,203.89/163.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.30

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