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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.14, 244.77 and 82.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.14, 244.77 and 82.05 is: 123.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.14 : 244.77 = 82.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.14/244.77 = 82.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.14x = 244.77 × 82.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.14x = 20,083.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,083.38/163.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.11

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