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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.62, 245.53 and 82.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.62, 245.53 and 82.49 is: 123.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.62 : 245.53 = 82.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.62/245.53 = 82.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.62x = 245.53 × 82.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.62x = 20,252.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,252.65/163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.78

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