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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.35, 244.99 and 72.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.35, 244.99 and 72.02 is: 108.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.35 : 244.99 = 72.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.35/244.99 = 72.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.35x = 244.99 × 72.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.35x = 17,644.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,644.88/163.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.02

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