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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.38, 245.18 and 72.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.38, 245.18 and 72.14 is: 108.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.38 : 245.18 = 72.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.38/245.18 = 72.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.38x = 245.18 × 72.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.38x = 17,685.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,685.83/163.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.25

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