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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.20, 244.96 and 82.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.20, 244.96 and 82.16 is: 123.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.20 : 244.96 = 82.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.20/244.96 = 82.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.20x = 244.96 × 82.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.20x = 20,125.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,125.91/163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.32

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