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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.81, 225.90 and 123.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.81, 225.90 and 123.92 is: 170.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.81 : 225.90 = 123.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.81/225.90 = 123.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.81x = 225.90 × 123.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.81x = 27,992.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,992.40/163.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.89

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