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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.50, 244.98 and 82.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.50, 244.98 and 82.17 is: 123.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.50 : 244.98 = 82.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.50/244.98 = 82.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.50x = 244.98 × 82.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.50x = 20,130.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,130.01/163.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.12

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