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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.38, 225.46 and 121.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.38, 225.46 and 121.97 is: 168.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.38 : 225.46 = 121.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.38/225.46 = 121.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.38x = 225.46 × 121.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.38x = 27,498.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,498.23/163.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.31

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