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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.99, 245.98 and 55.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.99, 245.98 and 55.75 is: 83.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.99 : 245.98 = 55.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.99/245.98 = 55.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.99x = 245.98 × 55.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.99x = 13,713.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,713.39/163.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.62

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