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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.95, 245.85 and 72.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.95, 245.85 and 72.60 is: 108.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.95 : 245.85 = 72.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.95/245.85 = 72.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.95x = 245.85 × 72.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.95x = 17,848.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,848.71/163.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.87

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