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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.95, 244.78 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.95, 244.78 and 125.22 is: 186.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.95 : 244.78 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.95/244.78 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.95x = 244.78 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.95x = 30,651.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,651.35/163.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.96

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