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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.96, 225.76 and 124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.96, 225.76 and 124.68 is: 171.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.96 : 225.76 = 124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.96/225.76 = 124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.96x = 225.76 × 124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.96x = 28,147.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,147.76/163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.67

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