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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.37, 244.42 and 126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.37, 244.42 and 126.77 is: 189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.37 : 244.42 = 126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.37/244.42 = 126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.37x = 244.42 × 126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.37x = 30,983.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,983.58/163.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.65

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