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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.58, 225.74 and 93.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.58, 225.74 and 93.65 is: 129.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.58 : 225.74 = 93.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.58/225.74 = 93.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.58x = 225.74 × 93.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.58x = 21,138.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,138.95/163.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.23

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