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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.71, 244.53 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.71, 244.53 and 127.26 is: 190.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.71 : 244.53 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.71/244.53 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.71x = 244.53 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.71x = 31,118.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,118.89/163.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.09

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