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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 245.64 and 54.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 245.64 and 54.07 is: 81.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 245.64 = 54.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/245.64 = 54.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 245.64 × 54.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 13,282.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,282.26/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.11

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