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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.92, 225.60 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.92, 225.60 and 126.96 is: 174.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.92 : 225.60 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.92/225.60 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.92x = 225.60 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.92x = 28,642.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,642.18/163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.73

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