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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.48, 245.42 and 127.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.48, 245.42 and 127.03 is: 190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.48 : 245.42 = 127.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.48/245.42 = 127.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.48x = 245.42 × 127.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.48x = 31,175.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,175.70/163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.70

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