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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.33, 244.92 and 82.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.33, 244.92 and 82.27 is: 123.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.33 : 244.92 = 82.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.33/244.92 = 82.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.33x = 244.92 × 82.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.33x = 20,149.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,149.57/163.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.37

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