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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.55, 243.80 and 71.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.55, 243.80 and 71.23 is: 106.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.55 : 243.80 = 71.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.55/243.80 = 71.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.55x = 243.80 × 71.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.55x = 17,365.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,365.87/162.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.83

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