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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.47, 244.73 and 127.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.47, 244.73 and 127.43 is: 190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.47 : 244.73 = 127.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.47/244.73 = 127.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.47x = 244.73 × 127.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.47x = 31,184.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,184.72/163.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.77

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