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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.46, 244.98 and 82.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.46, 244.98 and 82.10 is: 123.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.46 : 244.98 = 82.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.46/244.98 = 82.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.46x = 244.98 × 82.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.46x = 20,112.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,112.86/163.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.04

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