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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.34, 225.23 and 126.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.34, 225.23 and 126.41 is: 174.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.34 : 225.23 = 126.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.34/225.23 = 126.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.34x = 225.23 × 126.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.34x = 28,469.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,469.57/163.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.30

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