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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.29, 245 and 71.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.29, 245 and 71.94 is: 107.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.29 : 245 = 71.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.29/245 = 71.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.29x = 245 × 71.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.29x = 17,625.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,625.30/163.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.94

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