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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.69, 245.53 and 55.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.69, 245.53 and 55.49 is: 83.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.69 : 245.53 = 55.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.69/245.53 = 55.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.69x = 245.53 × 55.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.69x = 13,623.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,623.30/163.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.23

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