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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.06, 224.62 and 126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.06, 224.62 and 126.16 is: 173.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.06 : 224.62 = 126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.06/224.62 = 126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.06x = 224.62 × 126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.06x = 28,337.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,337.89/163.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.78

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