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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.80, 226.17 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.80, 226.17 and 122.76 is: 169.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.80 : 226.17 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.80/226.17 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.80x = 226.17 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.80x = 27,764.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,764.63/163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.50

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