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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.92, 245.57 and 127.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.92, 245.57 and 127.67 is: 191.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.92 : 245.57 = 127.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.92/245.57 = 127.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.92x = 245.57 × 127.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.92x = 31,351.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,351.92/163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.26

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