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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.94, 245.74 and 72.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.94, 245.74 and 72.54 is: 108.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.94 : 245.74 = 72.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.94/245.74 = 72.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.94x = 245.74 × 72.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.94x = 17,825.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,825.98/163.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.73

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