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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.44, 245.25 and 55.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.44, 245.25 and 55.26 is: 82.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.44 : 245.25 = 55.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.44/245.25 = 55.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.44x = 245.25 × 55.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.44x = 13,552.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,552.52/163.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.92

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