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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.78, 245.64 and 82.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.78, 245.64 and 82.54 is: 123.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.78 : 245.64 = 82.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.78/245.64 = 82.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.78x = 245.64 × 82.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.78x = 20,275.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,275.13/163.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.79

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