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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.05, 224.91 and 126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.05, 224.91 and 126.09 is: 173.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.05 : 224.91 = 126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.05/224.91 = 126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.05x = 224.91 × 126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.05x = 28,358.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,358.90/163.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.93

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