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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.33, 245.08 and 72.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.33, 245.08 and 72.09 is: 108.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.33 : 245.08 = 72.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.33/245.08 = 72.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.33x = 245.08 × 72.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.33x = 17,667.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,667.82/163.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.17

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