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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.84, 245.69 and 55.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.84, 245.69 and 55.61 is: 83.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.84 : 245.69 = 55.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.84/245.69 = 55.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.84x = 245.69 × 55.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.84x = 13,662.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,662.82/163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.39

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