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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.68, 245.27 and 82.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.68, 245.27 and 82.58 is: 123.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.68 : 245.27 = 82.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.68/245.27 = 82.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.68x = 245.27 × 82.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.68x = 20,253.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,253.38/163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.74

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