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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.93, 225.02 and 126.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.93, 225.02 and 126.53 is: 174.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.93 : 225.02 = 126.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.93/225.02 = 126.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.93x = 225.02 × 126.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.93x = 28,470.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,470.97/162.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.74

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