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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.55, 245.39 and 72.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.55, 245.39 and 72.19 is: 108.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.55 : 245.39 = 72.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.55/245.39 = 72.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.55x = 245.39 × 72.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.55x = 17,713.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,713.66/163.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.31

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