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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.27, 244.95 and 55.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.27, 244.95 and 55.09 is: 82.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.27 : 244.95 = 55.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.27/244.95 = 55.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.27x = 244.95 × 55.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.27x = 13,494.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,494.30/163.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.65

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