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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.61, 245.46 and 55.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.61, 245.46 and 55.41 is: 83.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.61 : 245.46 = 55.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.61/245.46 = 55.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.61x = 245.46 × 55.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.61x = 13,600.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,600.23/163.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.13

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