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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.16, 244.72 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.16, 244.72 and 126.96 is: 190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.16 : 244.72 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.16/244.72 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.16x = 244.72 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.16x = 31,069.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,069.65/163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.42

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