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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.97, 226.27 and 90.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.97, 226.27 and 90.29 is: 124.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.97 : 226.27 = 90.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.97/226.27 = 90.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.97x = 226.27 × 90.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.97x = 20,429.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,429.69/163.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.59

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