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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.69, 245.37 and 55.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.69, 245.37 and 55.39 is: 83.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.69 : 245.37 = 55.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.69/245.37 = 55.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.69x = 245.37 × 55.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.69x = 13,591.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,591.04/163.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.03

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