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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.68, 245.13 and 82.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.68, 245.13 and 82.41 is: 123.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.68 : 245.13 = 82.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.68/245.13 = 82.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.68x = 245.13 × 82.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.68x = 20,201.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,201.16/163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.42

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