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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.85, 245.62 and 55.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.85, 245.62 and 55.56 is: 83.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.85 : 245.62 = 55.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.85/245.62 = 55.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.85x = 245.62 × 55.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.85x = 13,645.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,645.94/163.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.29

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