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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.89, 245.85 and 82.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.89, 245.85 and 82.74 is: 124.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.89 : 245.85 = 82.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.89/245.85 = 82.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.89x = 245.85 × 82.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.89x = 20,341.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,341.63/163.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.12

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