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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.92, 245.82 and 82.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.92, 245.82 and 82.71 is: 124.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.92 : 245.82 = 82.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.92/245.82 = 82.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.92x = 245.82 × 82.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.92x = 20,330.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,330.54/163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.03

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