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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.96, 226.44 and 127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.96, 226.44 and 127.12 is: 175.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.96 : 226.44 = 127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.96/226.44 = 127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.96x = 226.44 × 127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.96x = 28,785.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,785.05/163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.56

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