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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.64, 245.46 and 55.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.64, 245.46 and 55.46 is: 83.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.64 : 245.46 = 55.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.64/245.46 = 55.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.64x = 245.46 × 55.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.64x = 13,613.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,613.21/163.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.19

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