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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.98, 245.96 and 55.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.98, 245.96 and 55.76 is: 83.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.98 : 245.96 = 55.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.98/245.96 = 55.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.98x = 245.96 × 55.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.98x = 13,713.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,713.22/163.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.63

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