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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.59, 245.38 and 82.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.59, 245.38 and 82.38 is: 123.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.59 : 245.38 = 82.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.59/245.38 = 82.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.59x = 245.38 × 82.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.59x = 20,214.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,214.40/163.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.57

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