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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.19, 244.83 and 54.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.19, 244.83 and 54.98 is: 82.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.19 : 244.83 = 54.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.19/244.83 = 54.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.19x = 244.83 × 54.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.19x = 13,461.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,461.37/163.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.49

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