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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.14, 244.71 and 54.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.14, 244.71 and 54.96 is: 82.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.14 : 244.71 = 54.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.14/244.71 = 54.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.14x = 244.71 × 54.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.14x = 13,449.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,449.26/163.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.44

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