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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.78, 245.34 and 82.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.78, 245.34 and 82.68 is: 123.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.78 : 245.34 = 82.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.78/245.34 = 82.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.78x = 245.34 × 82.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.78x = 20,284.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,284.71/163.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.85

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