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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.33, 244.96 and 53.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.33, 244.96 and 53.64 is: 80.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.33 : 244.96 = 53.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.33/244.96 = 53.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.33x = 244.96 × 53.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.33x = 13,139.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,139.65/163.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.45

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