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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.30, 244.87 and 55.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.30, 244.87 and 55.11 is: 82.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.30 : 244.87 = 55.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.30/244.87 = 55.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.30x = 244.87 × 55.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.30x = 13,494.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,494.79/163.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.64

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