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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.74, 245.28 and 82.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.74, 245.28 and 82.47 is: 123.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.74 : 245.28 = 82.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.74/245.28 = 82.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.74x = 245.28 × 82.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.74x = 20,228.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,228.24/163.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.54

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