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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.52, 225.95 and 121.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.52, 225.95 and 121.45 is: 167.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.52 : 225.95 = 121.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.52/225.95 = 121.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.52x = 225.95 × 121.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.52x = 27,440.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,440.46/163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.81

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