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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.48, 225.54 and 121.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.48, 225.54 and 121.96 is: 168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.48 : 225.54 = 121.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.48/225.54 = 121.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.48x = 225.54 × 121.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.48x = 27,506.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,506.86/163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.26

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