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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.43, 245.18 and 82.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.43, 245.18 and 82.27 is: 123.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.43 : 245.18 = 82.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.43/245.18 = 82.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.43x = 245.18 × 82.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.43x = 20,170.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,170.96/163.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.42

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