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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.69, 225.79 and 128.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.69, 225.79 and 128.79 is: 177.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.69 : 225.79 = 128.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.69/225.79 = 128.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.69x = 225.79 × 128.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.69x = 29,079.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,079.17/163.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.65

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