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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.42, 245.16 and 82.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.42, 245.16 and 82.06 is: 123.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.42 : 245.16 = 82.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.42/245.16 = 82.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.42x = 245.16 × 82.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.42x = 20,117.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,117.83/163.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.11

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