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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.55, 245.40 and 82.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.55, 245.40 and 82.45 is: 123.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.55 : 245.40 = 82.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.55/245.40 = 82.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.55x = 245.40 × 82.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.55x = 20,233.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,233.23/163.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.71

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