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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.31, 245.02 and 72.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.31, 245.02 and 72.01 is: 108.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.31 : 245.02 = 72.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.31/245.02 = 72.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.31x = 245.02 × 72.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.31x = 17,643.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,643.89/163.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.04

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