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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.29, 244.90 and 55.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.29, 244.90 and 55.09 is: 82.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.29 : 244.90 = 55.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.29/244.90 = 55.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.29x = 244.90 × 55.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.29x = 13,490.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,490.79/163.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.62

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