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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.37, 245.12 and 72.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.37, 245.12 and 72.08 is: 108.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.37 : 245.12 = 72.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.37/245.12 = 72.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.37x = 245.12 × 72.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.37x = 17,666.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,666.66/163.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.14

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