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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.80, 245.61 and 82.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.80, 245.61 and 82.44 is: 123.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.80 : 245.61 = 82.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.80/245.61 = 82.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.80x = 245.61 × 82.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.80x = 20,248.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,248.09/163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.61

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