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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.44, 245.20 and 72.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.44, 245.20 and 72.20 is: 108.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.44 : 245.20 = 72.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.44/245.20 = 72.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.44x = 245.20 × 72.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.44x = 17,703.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,703.44/163.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.32

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