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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 225.96 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 225.96 and 122.16 is: 168.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 225.96 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/225.96 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 225.96 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 27,603.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,603.27/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.56

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