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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.72, 245.37 and 109.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.72, 245.37 and 109.55 is: 164.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.72 : 245.37 = 109.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.72/245.37 = 109.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.72x = 245.37 × 109.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.72x = 26,880.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,880.28/163.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.18

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