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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.46, 245.30 and 82.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.46, 245.30 and 82.28 is: 123.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.46 : 245.30 = 82.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.46/245.30 = 82.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.46x = 245.30 × 82.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.46x = 20,181.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,181.65/163.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.47

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