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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.13, 225.32 and 126.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.13, 225.32 and 126.47 is: 174.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.13 : 225.32 = 126.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.13/225.32 = 126.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.13x = 225.32 × 126.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.13x = 28,496.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,496.22/163.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.68

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