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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.99, 245.99 and 109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.99, 245.99 and 109.72 is: 164.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.99 : 245.99 = 109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.99/245.99 = 109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.99x = 245.99 × 109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.99x = 26,990.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,990.02/163.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.58

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