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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.97, 245.89 and 82.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.97, 245.89 and 82.72 is: 124.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.97 : 245.89 = 82.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.97/245.89 = 82.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.97x = 245.89 × 82.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.97x = 20,339.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,339.97/163.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.04

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