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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.84, 245.46 and 82.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.84, 245.46 and 82.74 is: 123.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.84 : 245.46 = 82.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.84/245.46 = 82.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.84x = 245.46 × 82.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.84x = 20,309.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,309.36/163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.96

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