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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.18, 244.86 and 82.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.18, 244.86 and 82.18 is: 123.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.18 : 244.86 = 82.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.18/244.86 = 82.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.18x = 244.86 × 82.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.18x = 20,122.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,122.59/163.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.32

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