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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 245.46 and 72.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 245.46 and 72.50 is: 108.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 245.46 = 72.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/245.46 = 72.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 245.46 × 72.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 17,795.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,795.85/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.67

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