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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.89, 226.17 and 122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.89, 226.17 and 122.64 is: 169.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.89 : 226.17 = 122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.89/226.17 = 122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.89x = 226.17 × 122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.89x = 27,737.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,737.49/163.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.24

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