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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.91, 245.63 and 72.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.91, 245.63 and 72.56 is: 108.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.91 : 245.63 = 72.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.91/245.63 = 72.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.91x = 245.63 × 72.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.91x = 17,823.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,823.71/163.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.74

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