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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.84, 226.50 and 127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.84, 226.50 and 127.12 is: 175.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.84 : 226.50 = 127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.84/226.50 = 127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.84x = 226.50 × 127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.84x = 28,792.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,792.68/163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.74

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