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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.49, 225.35 and 128.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.49, 225.35 and 128.43 is: 177.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.49 : 225.35 = 128.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.49/225.35 = 128.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.49x = 225.35 × 128.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.49x = 28,941.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,941.06/163.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.03

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