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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.58, 245.37 and 72.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.58, 245.37 and 72.32 is: 108.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.58 : 245.37 = 72.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.58/245.37 = 72.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.58x = 245.37 × 72.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.58x = 17,745.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,745.16/163.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.48

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