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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.98, 245.74 and 82.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.98, 245.74 and 82.66 is: 123.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.98 : 245.74 = 82.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.98/245.74 = 82.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.98x = 245.74 × 82.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.98x = 20,312.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,312.87/163.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.87

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