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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.69, 245.54 and 55.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.69, 245.54 and 55.48 is: 83.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.69 : 245.54 = 55.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.69/245.54 = 55.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.69x = 245.54 × 55.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.69x = 13,622.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,622.56/163.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.22

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