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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.93, 226.31 and 127.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.93, 226.31 and 127.01 is: 175.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.93 : 226.31 = 127.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.93/226.31 = 127.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.93x = 226.31 × 127.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.93x = 28,741.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,741.87/163.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.33

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