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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.51, 245.04 and 82.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.51, 245.04 and 82.41 is: 123.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.51 : 245.04 = 82.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.51/245.04 = 82.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.51x = 245.04 × 82.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.51x = 20,193.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,193.75/163.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.50

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