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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.92, 225.97 and 126.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.92, 225.97 and 126.62 is: 174.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.92 : 225.97 = 126.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.92/225.97 = 126.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.92x = 225.97 × 126.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.92x = 28,612.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,612.32/163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.55

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