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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.60, 245.51 and 72.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.60, 245.51 and 72.33 is: 108.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.60 : 245.51 = 72.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.60/245.51 = 72.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.60x = 245.51 × 72.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.60x = 17,757.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,757.74/163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.54

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