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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.08, 225.37 and 121.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.08, 225.37 and 121.77 is: 168.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.08 : 225.37 = 121.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.08/225.37 = 121.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.08x = 225.37 × 121.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.08x = 27,443.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,443.30/163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.28

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