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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.54, 245.31 and 82.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.54, 245.31 and 82.27 is: 123.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.54 : 245.31 = 82.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.54/245.31 = 82.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.54x = 245.31 × 82.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.54x = 20,181.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,181.65/163.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.41

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