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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.99, 226.31 and 124.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.99, 226.31 and 124.57 is: 171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.99 : 226.31 = 124.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.99/226.31 = 124.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.99x = 226.31 × 124.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.99x = 28,191.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,191.44/163.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.91

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