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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.55, 245.10 and 72.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.55, 245.10 and 72.16 is: 108.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.55 : 245.10 = 72.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.55/245.10 = 72.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.55x = 245.10 × 72.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.55x = 17,686.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,686.42/163.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.14

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