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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.44, 243.82 and 71.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.44, 243.82 and 71.20 is: 106.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.44 : 243.82 = 71.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.44/243.82 = 71.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.44x = 243.82 × 71.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.44x = 17,359.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,359.98/162.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.87

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