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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.18, 225.28 and 126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.18, 225.28 and 126.26 is: 174.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.18 : 225.28 = 126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.18/225.28 = 126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.18x = 225.28 × 126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.18x = 28,443.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,443.85/163.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.31

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