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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.83, 245.35 and 125.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.83, 245.35 and 125.26 is: 187.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.83 : 245.35 = 125.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.83/245.35 = 125.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.83x = 245.35 × 125.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.83x = 30,732.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,732.54/163.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.59

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