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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.22, 225.24 and 88.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.22, 225.24 and 88.53 is: 122.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.22 : 225.24 = 88.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.22/225.24 = 88.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.22x = 225.24 × 88.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.22x = 19,941.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,941.65/163.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.17

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