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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.56, 245.31 and 50.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.56, 245.31 and 50.88 is: 76.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.56 : 245.31 = 50.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.56/245.31 = 50.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.56x = 245.31 × 50.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.56x = 12,481.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,481.37/163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.31

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