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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.26, 244.83 and 55.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.26, 244.83 and 55.02 is: 82.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.26 : 244.83 = 55.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.26/244.83 = 55.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.26x = 244.83 × 55.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.26x = 13,470.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,470.55/163.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.51

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