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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.59, 245.00 and 129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.59, 245.00 and 129.27 is: 193.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.59 : 245.00 = 129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.59/245.00 = 129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.59x = 245.00 × 129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.59x = 31,670.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,670.50/163.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.60

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