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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.64, 245.36 and 72.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.64, 245.36 and 72.24 is: 108.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.64 : 245.36 = 72.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.64/245.36 = 72.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.64x = 245.36 × 72.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.64x = 17,724.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,724.81/163.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.32

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