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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.92, 245.79 and 82.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.92, 245.79 and 82.83 is: 124.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.92 : 245.79 = 82.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.92/245.79 = 82.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.92x = 245.79 × 82.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.92x = 20,358.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,358.79/163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.20

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