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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.92, 245.92 and 55.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.92, 245.92 and 55.79 is: 83.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.92 : 245.92 = 55.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.92/245.92 = 55.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.92x = 245.92 × 55.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.92x = 13,718.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,718.51/163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.69

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