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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.84, 245.74 and 54.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.84, 245.74 and 54.16 is: 81.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.84 : 245.74 = 54.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.84/245.74 = 54.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.84x = 245.74 × 54.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.84x = 13,309.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,309.28/163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.23

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