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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.60, 245.37 and 72.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.60, 245.37 and 72.27 is: 108.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.60 : 245.37 = 72.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.60/245.37 = 72.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.60x = 245.37 × 72.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.60x = 17,733.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,733.16/163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.40

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