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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.78, 245.47 and 72.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.78, 245.47 and 72.37 is: 108.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.78 : 245.47 = 72.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.78/245.47 = 72.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.78x = 245.47 × 72.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.78x = 17,764.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,764.66/163.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.47

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