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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.98, 225.88 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.98, 225.88 and 127.04 is: 175.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.98 : 225.88 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.98/225.88 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.98x = 225.88 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.98x = 28,695.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,695.80/163.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.00

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