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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.30, 244.93 and 55.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.30, 244.93 and 55.07 is: 82.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.30 : 244.93 = 55.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.30/244.93 = 55.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.30x = 244.93 × 55.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.30x = 13,488.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,488.30/163.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.60

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