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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.73, 245.74 and 82.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.73, 245.74 and 82.62 is: 124.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.73 : 245.74 = 82.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.73/245.74 = 82.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.73x = 245.74 × 82.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.73x = 20,303.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,303.04/163.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.00

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