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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.91, 246.02 and 82.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.91, 246.02 and 82.81 is: 124.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.91 : 246.02 = 82.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.91/246.02 = 82.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.91x = 246.02 × 82.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.91x = 20,371.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,371.89/163.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.29

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