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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.96, 245.96 and 54.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.96, 245.96 and 54.28 is: 81.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.96 : 245.96 = 54.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.96/245.96 = 54.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.96x = 245.96 × 54.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.96x = 13,349.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,349.82/163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.42

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