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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.03, 245.94 and 72.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.03, 245.94 and 72.68 is: 108.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.03 : 245.94 = 72.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.03/245.94 = 72.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.03x = 245.94 × 72.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.03x = 17,873.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,873.69/164.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.97

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