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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.99, 245.95 and 55.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.99, 245.95 and 55.72 is: 83.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.99 : 245.95 = 55.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.99/245.95 = 55.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.99x = 245.95 × 55.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.99x = 13,703.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,703.58/163.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.56

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