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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.39, 245.17 and 72.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.39, 245.17 and 72.15 is: 108.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.39 : 245.17 = 72.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.39/245.17 = 72.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.39x = 245.17 × 72.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.39x = 17,689.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,689.77/163.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.27

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