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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.30, 225.44 and 126.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.30, 225.44 and 126.38 is: 174.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.30 : 225.44 = 126.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.30/225.44 = 126.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.30x = 225.44 × 126.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.30x = 28,491.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,491.11/163.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.47

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