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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.91, 245.95 and 72.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.91, 245.95 and 72.60 is: 108.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.91 : 245.95 = 72.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.91/245.95 = 72.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.91x = 245.95 × 72.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.91x = 17,855.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,855.97/163.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.94

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