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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 225.72 and 120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 225.72 and 120.08 is: 165.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 225.72 = 120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/225.72 = 120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 225.72 × 120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 27,104.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,104.46/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.51

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