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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.48, 225.71 and 126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.48, 225.71 and 126.72 is: 174.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.48 : 225.71 = 126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.48/225.71 = 126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.48x = 225.71 × 126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.48x = 28,602.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,602.18/163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.96

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