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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.78, 245.72 and 72.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.78, 245.72 and 72.48 is: 108.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.78 : 245.72 = 72.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.78/245.72 = 72.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.78x = 245.72 × 72.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.78x = 17,809.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,809.79/163.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.75

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