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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.64, 245.41 and 55.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.64, 245.41 and 55.41 is: 83.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.64 : 245.41 = 55.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.64/245.41 = 55.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.64x = 245.41 × 55.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.64x = 13,597.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,597.11/163.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.09

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