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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.66, 245.52 and 55.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.66, 245.52 and 55.48 is: 83.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.66 : 245.52 = 55.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.66/245.52 = 55.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.66x = 245.52 × 55.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.66x = 13,621.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,621.45/163.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.23

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