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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.25, 244.87 and 72.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.25, 244.87 and 72.01 is: 108.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.25 : 244.87 = 72.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.25/244.87 = 72.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.25x = 244.87 × 72.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.25x = 17,632.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,632.24/163.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.01

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