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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.24, 244.78 and 55.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.24, 244.78 and 55.01 is: 82.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.24 : 244.78 = 55.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.24/244.78 = 55.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.24x = 244.78 × 55.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.24x = 13,465.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,465.82/163.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.49

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