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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.92, 245.85 and 54.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.92, 245.85 and 54.22 is: 81.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.92 : 245.85 = 54.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.92/245.85 = 54.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.92x = 245.85 × 54.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.92x = 13,329.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,329.71/163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.32

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