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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.77, 245.72 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.77, 245.72 and 72.44 is: 108.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.77 : 245.72 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.77/245.72 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.77x = 245.72 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.77x = 17,800.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,800.75/163.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.69

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