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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.08, 225.23 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.08, 225.23 and 126.36 is: 174.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.08 : 225.23 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.08/225.23 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.08x = 225.23 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.08x = 28,459.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,459.43/163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.51

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