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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.89, 245.67 and 82.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.89, 245.67 and 82.71 is: 123.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.89 : 245.67 = 82.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.89/245.67 = 82.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.89x = 245.67 × 82.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.89x = 20,319.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,319.37/163.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.98

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