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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.42, 225.38 and 126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.42, 225.38 and 126.52 is: 174.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.42 : 225.38 = 126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.42/225.38 = 126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.42x = 225.38 × 126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.42x = 28,515.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,515.08/163.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.49

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