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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.54, 245 and 127.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.54, 245 and 127.30 is: 190.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.54 : 245 = 127.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.54/245 = 127.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.54x = 245 × 127.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.54x = 31,188.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,188.50/163.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.71

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