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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.66, 245.51 and 72.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.66, 245.51 and 72.40 is: 108.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.66 : 245.51 = 72.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.66/245.51 = 72.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.66x = 245.51 × 72.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.66x = 17,774.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,774.92/163.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.61

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