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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.30, 244.88 and 55.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.30, 244.88 and 55.04 is: 82.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.30 : 244.88 = 55.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.30/244.88 = 55.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.30x = 244.88 × 55.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.30x = 13,478.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,478.20/163.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.54

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