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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.23, 245.05 and 126.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.23, 245.05 and 126.78 is: 190.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.23 : 245.05 = 126.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.23/245.05 = 126.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.23x = 245.05 × 126.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.23x = 31,067.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,067.12/163.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.33

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