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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.26, 244.58 and 82.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.26, 244.58 and 82.17 is: 123.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.26 : 244.58 = 82.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.26/244.58 = 82.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.26x = 244.58 × 82.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.26x = 20,096.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,096.73/163.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.10

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