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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.27, 244.77 and 127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.27, 244.77 and 127.36 is: 190.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.27 : 244.77 = 127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.27/244.77 = 127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.27x = 244.77 × 127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.27x = 31,173.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,173.91/163.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.93

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