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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.92, 245.95 and 82.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.92, 245.95 and 82.79 is: 124.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.92 : 245.95 = 82.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.92/245.95 = 82.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.92x = 245.95 × 82.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.92x = 20,360.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,360.76/163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.21

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