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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.62, 245.52 and 72.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.62, 245.52 and 72.31 is: 108.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.62 : 245.52 = 72.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.62/245.52 = 72.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.62x = 245.52 × 72.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.62x = 17,753.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,753.55/163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.51

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