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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.54, 225.77 and 126.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.54, 225.77 and 126.11 is: 174.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.54 : 225.77 = 126.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.54/225.77 = 126.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.54x = 225.77 × 126.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.54x = 28,473.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,473.28/163.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.11

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