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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.96, 226.04 and 128.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.96, 226.04 and 128.85 is: 177.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.96 : 226.04 = 128.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.96/226.04 = 128.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.96x = 226.04 × 128.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.96x = 29,125.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,125.25/163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.64

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