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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.96, 245.76 and 72.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.96, 245.76 and 72.64 is: 108.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.96 : 245.76 = 72.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.96/245.76 = 72.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.96x = 245.76 × 72.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.96x = 17,852.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,852.01/163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.88

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