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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.48, 225.60 and 88.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.48, 225.60 and 88.79 is: 122.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.48 : 225.60 = 88.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.48/225.60 = 88.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.48x = 225.60 × 88.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.48x = 20,030.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,030.24/163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.52

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