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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.28, 225.22 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.28, 225.22 and 126.54 is: 174.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.28 : 225.22 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.28/225.22 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.28x = 225.22 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.28x = 28,499.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,499.34/163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.54

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