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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.66, 244.01 and 71.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.66, 244.01 and 71.40 is: 107.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.66 : 244.01 = 71.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.66/244.01 = 71.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.66x = 244.01 × 71.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.66x = 17,422.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,422.49/162.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.11

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