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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.57, 245.19 and 72.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.57, 245.19 and 72.31 is: 108.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.57 : 245.19 = 72.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.57/245.19 = 72.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.57x = 245.19 × 72.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.57x = 17,730.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,730.30/163.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.39

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