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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.52, 245.30 and 55.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.52, 245.30 and 55.28 is: 82.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.52 : 245.30 = 55.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.52/245.30 = 55.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.52x = 245.30 × 55.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.52x = 13,560.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,560.52/163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.93

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