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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.54, 243.74 and 71.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.54, 243.74 and 71.11 is: 106.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.54 : 243.74 = 71.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.54/243.74 = 71.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.54x = 243.74 × 71.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.54x = 17,332.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,332.83/162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.64

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