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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.14, 244.54 and 54.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.14, 244.54 and 54.87 is: 82.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.14 : 244.54 = 54.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.14/244.54 = 54.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.14x = 244.54 × 54.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.14x = 13,417.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,417.91/163.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.25

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