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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.47, 245.30 and 82.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.47, 245.30 and 82.47 is: 123.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.47 : 245.30 = 82.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.47/245.30 = 82.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.47x = 245.30 × 82.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.47x = 20,229.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,229.89/163.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.75

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