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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.92, 245.80 and 55.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.92, 245.80 and 55.68 is: 83.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.92 : 245.80 = 55.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.92/245.80 = 55.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.92x = 245.80 × 55.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.92x = 13,686.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,686.14/163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.49

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