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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.85, 226.22 and 126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.85, 226.22 and 126.43 is: 174.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.85 : 226.22 = 126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.85/226.22 = 126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.85x = 226.22 × 126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.85x = 28,600.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,600.93/163.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.56

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