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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.51, 245.09 and 72.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.51, 245.09 and 72.11 is: 108.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.51 : 245.09 = 72.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.51/245.09 = 72.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.51x = 245.09 × 72.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.51x = 17,674.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,674.23/163.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.09

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