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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.72, 245.11 and 127.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.72, 245.11 and 127.54 is: 190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.72 : 245.11 = 127.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.72/245.11 = 127.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.72x = 245.11 × 127.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.72x = 31,261.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,261.94/163.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.94

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