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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.73, 245.53 and 54.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.73, 245.53 and 54.04 is: 81.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.73 : 245.53 = 54.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.73/245.53 = 54.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.73x = 245.53 × 54.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.73x = 13,268.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,268.46/163.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.04

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