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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.24, 244.82 and 54.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.24, 244.82 and 54.96 is: 82.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.24 : 244.82 = 54.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.24/244.82 = 54.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.24x = 244.82 × 54.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.24x = 13,455.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,455.31/163.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.43

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