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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.54, 225.43 and 128.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.54, 225.43 and 128.49 is: 177.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.54 : 225.43 = 128.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.54/225.43 = 128.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.54x = 225.43 × 128.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.54x = 28,965.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,965.50/163.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.12

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