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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.90, 225.86 and 126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.90, 225.86 and 126.52 is: 174.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.90 : 225.86 = 126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.90/225.86 = 126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.90x = 225.86 × 126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.90x = 28,575.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,575.81/163.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.35

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