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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.49, 245.18 and 72.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.49, 245.18 and 72.18 is: 108.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.49 : 245.18 = 72.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.49/245.18 = 72.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.49x = 245.18 × 72.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.49x = 17,696.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,696.73/163.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.25

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