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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.99, 226.32 and 127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.99, 226.32 and 127.14 is: 175.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.99 : 226.32 = 127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.99/226.32 = 127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.99x = 226.32 × 127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.99x = 28,774.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,774.32/163.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.46

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