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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.85, 245.63 and 82.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.85, 245.63 and 82.59 is: 123.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.85 : 245.63 = 82.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.85/245.63 = 82.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.85x = 245.63 × 82.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.85x = 20,286.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,286.17/163.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.81

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