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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.98, 245.91 and 55.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.98, 245.91 and 55.74 is: 83.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.98 : 245.91 = 55.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.98/245.91 = 55.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.98x = 245.91 × 55.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.98x = 13,707.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,707.02/163.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.59

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