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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.75, 245.62 and 82.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.75, 245.62 and 82.59 is: 123.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.75 : 245.62 = 82.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.75/245.62 = 82.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.75x = 245.62 × 82.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.75x = 20,285.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,285.76/163.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.88

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