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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.45, 245.10 and 72.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.45, 245.10 and 72.10 is: 108.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.45 : 245.10 = 72.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.45/245.10 = 72.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.45x = 245.10 × 72.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.45x = 17,671.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,671.71/163.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.12

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