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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.58, 243.70 and 71.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.58, 243.70 and 71.20 is: 106.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.58 : 243.70 = 71.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.58/243.70 = 71.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.58x = 243.70 × 71.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.58x = 17,351.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,351.44/162.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.73

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