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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.68, 225.78 and 126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.68, 225.78 and 126.83 is: 174.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.68 : 225.78 = 126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.68/225.78 = 126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.68x = 225.78 × 126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.68x = 28,634.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,634.55/163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.94

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