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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.95, 245.88 and 72.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.95, 245.88 and 72.65 is: 108.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.95 : 245.88 = 72.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.95/245.88 = 72.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.95x = 245.88 × 72.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.95x = 17,862.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,862.60/163.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.95

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