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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.34, 244.46 and 127.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.34, 244.46 and 127.34 is: 190.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.34 : 244.46 = 127.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.34/244.46 = 127.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.34x = 244.46 × 127.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.34x = 31,129.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,129.54/163.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.58

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