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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.04, 224.70 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.04, 224.70 and 126.32 is: 174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.04 : 224.70 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.04/224.70 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.04x = 224.70 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.04x = 28,384.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,384.10/163.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.09

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