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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.34, 225.15 and 121.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.34, 225.15 and 121.83 is: 167.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.34 : 225.15 = 121.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.34/225.15 = 121.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.34x = 225.15 × 121.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.34x = 27,430.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,430.02/163.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.93

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