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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.63, 225.46 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.63, 225.46 and 122.16 is: 168.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.63 : 225.46 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.63/225.46 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.63x = 225.46 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.63x = 27,542.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,542.19/163.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.32

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