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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.05, 245.87 and 72.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.05, 245.87 and 72.55 is: 108.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.05 : 245.87 = 72.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.05/245.87 = 72.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.05x = 245.87 × 72.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.05x = 17,836.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,836.64/164.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.73

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