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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.29, 244.92 and 82.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.29, 244.92 and 82.19 is: 123.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.29 : 244.92 = 82.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.29/244.92 = 82.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.29x = 244.92 × 82.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.29x = 20,128.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,128.75/163.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.27

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