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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.41, 224.96 and 126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.41, 224.96 and 126.56 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.41 : 224.96 = 126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.41/224.96 = 126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.41x = 224.96 × 126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.41x = 28,470.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,470.06/163.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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