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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.93, 245.93 and 55.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.93, 245.93 and 55.72 is: 83.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.93 : 245.93 = 55.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.93/245.93 = 55.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.93x = 245.93 × 55.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.93x = 13,703.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,703.43/163.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.59

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