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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.96, 245.92 and 55.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.96, 245.92 and 55.74 is: 83.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.96 : 245.92 = 55.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.96/245.92 = 55.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.96x = 245.92 × 55.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.96x = 13,707.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,707.08/163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.60

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