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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.89, 245.34 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.89, 245.34 and 127.26 is: 190.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.89 : 245.34 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.89/245.34 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.89x = 245.34 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.89x = 31,221.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,221.97/163.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.51

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