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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.90, 245.86 and 82.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.90, 245.86 and 82.70 is: 124.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.90 : 245.86 = 82.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.90/245.86 = 82.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.90x = 245.86 × 82.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.90x = 20,330.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,330.98/163.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.05

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