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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.68, 226.02 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.68, 226.02 and 126.96 is: 175.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.68 : 226.02 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.68/226.02 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.68x = 226.02 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.68x = 28,695.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,695.50/163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.31

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