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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.68, 226.06 and 127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.68, 226.06 and 127.28 is: 175.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.68 : 226.06 = 127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.68/226.06 = 127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.68x = 226.06 × 127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.68x = 28,771.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,771.79/163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.78

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