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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.24, 225.27 and 93.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.24, 225.27 and 93.29 is: 128.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.24 : 225.27 = 93.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.24/225.27 = 93.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.24x = 225.27 × 93.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.24x = 21,015.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,015.54/163.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.74

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