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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.71, 245.54 and 48.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.71, 245.54 and 48.15 is: 72.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.71 : 245.54 = 48.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.71/245.54 = 48.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.71x = 245.54 × 48.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.71x = 11,823.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,823.55/163.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.22

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