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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.17, 225.27 and 125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.17, 225.27 and 125.76 is: 173.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.17 : 225.27 = 125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.17/225.27 = 125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.17x = 225.27 × 125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.17x = 28,329.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,329.96/163.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.62

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