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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.63, 225.48 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.63, 225.48 and 126.64 is: 174.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.63 : 225.48 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.63/225.48 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.63x = 225.48 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.63x = 28,554.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,554.79/163.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.51

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