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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.72, 245.54 and 67.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.72, 245.54 and 67.52 is: 101.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.72 : 245.54 = 67.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.72/245.54 = 67.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.72x = 245.54 × 67.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.72x = 16,578.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,578.86/163.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.26

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