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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.92, 245.86 and 82.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.92, 245.86 and 82.81 is: 124.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.92 : 245.86 = 82.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.92/245.86 = 82.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.92x = 245.86 × 82.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.92x = 20,359.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,359.67/163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.20

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