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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.48, 245.34 and 72.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.48, 245.34 and 72.22 is: 108.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.48 : 245.34 = 72.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.48/245.34 = 72.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.48x = 245.34 × 72.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.48x = 17,718.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,718.45/163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.38

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