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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.55, 245.32 and 55.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.55, 245.32 and 55.33 is: 82.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.55 : 245.32 = 55.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.55/245.32 = 55.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.55x = 245.32 × 55.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.55x = 13,573.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,573.56/163.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.99

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