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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.69, 244.04 and 71.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.69, 244.04 and 71.30 is: 106.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.69 : 244.04 = 71.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.69/244.04 = 71.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.69x = 244.04 × 71.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.69x = 17,398.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,398.48/162.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.94

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