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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.28, 245 and 82.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.28, 245 and 82.12 is: 123.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.28 : 245 = 82.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.28/245 = 82.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.28x = 245 × 82.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.28x = 20,118.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,118.18/163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.21

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