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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.58, 225.68 and 122.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.58, 225.68 and 122.15 is: 168.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.58 : 225.68 = 122.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.58/225.68 = 122.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.58x = 225.68 × 122.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.58x = 27,566.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,566.77/163.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.53

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