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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.44, 245.88 and 127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.44, 245.88 and 127.80 is: 192.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.44 : 245.88 = 127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.44/245.88 = 127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.44x = 245.88 × 127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.44x = 31,423.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,423.46/163.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.26

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