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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.29, 225.45 and 126.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.29, 225.45 and 126.38 is: 174.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.29 : 225.45 = 126.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.29/225.45 = 126.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.29x = 225.45 × 126.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.29x = 28,492.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,492.37/163.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.49

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