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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.60, 245.58 and 82.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.60, 245.58 and 82.42 is: 123.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.60 : 245.58 = 82.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.60/245.58 = 82.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.60x = 245.58 × 82.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.60x = 20,240.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,240.70/163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.72

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