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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.80, 245.58 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.80, 245.58 and 72.44 is: 108.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.80 : 245.58 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.80/245.58 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.80x = 245.58 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.80x = 17,791.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,791.03/163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.62

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