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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.44, 245.16 and 55.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.44, 245.16 and 55.23 is: 82.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.44 : 245.16 = 55.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.44/245.16 = 55.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.44x = 245.16 × 55.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.44x = 13,540.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,540.19/163.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.85

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