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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.24, 245 and 82.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.24, 245 and 82.16 is: 123.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.24 : 245 = 82.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.24/245 = 82.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.24x = 245 × 82.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.24x = 20,129.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,129.20/163.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.31

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