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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.79, 245.31 and 82.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.79, 245.31 and 82.46 is: 123.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.79 : 245.31 = 82.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.79/245.31 = 82.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.79x = 245.31 × 82.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.79x = 20,228.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,228.26/163.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.50

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