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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.35, 244.89 and 82.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.35, 244.89 and 82.08 is: 123.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.35 : 244.89 = 82.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.35/244.89 = 82.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.35x = 244.89 × 82.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.35x = 20,100.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,100.57/163.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.05

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