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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.65, 226.08 and 126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.65, 226.08 and 126.93 is: 175.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.65 : 226.08 = 126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.65/226.08 = 126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.65x = 226.08 × 126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.65x = 28,696.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,696.33/163.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.35

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