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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.65, 245.47 and 72.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.65, 245.47 and 72.32 is: 108.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.65 : 245.47 = 72.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.65/245.47 = 72.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.65x = 245.47 × 72.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.65x = 17,752.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,752.39/163.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.48

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